Serving 82 students in grades 6-8, A. M. Thomas Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. M. Thomas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
A. M. Thomas Middle School's student population of 82 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A. M. Thomas Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. M. Thomas Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5091 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. M. Thomas Middle School's ranking?
A. M. Thomas Middle School is ranked #5091 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend A. M. Thomas Middle School?
82 students attend A. M. Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of A. M. Thomas Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. M. Thomas Middle School?
A. M. Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does A. M. Thomas Middle School offer ?
A. M. Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is A. M. Thomas Middle School part of?
A. M. Thomas Middle School is part of Lost Hills Union Elementary School District.
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