Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, Bohannon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bohannon Middle School's student population of 689 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bohannon 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 Bohannon Middle School is 0.49, 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
#6542 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
70%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bohannon Middle School's ranking?
Bohannon Middle School is ranked #6542 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bohannon Middle School often compared to?
Bohannon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Manor Middle School, Canyon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bohannon Middle School?
689 students attend Bohannon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bohannon Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bohannon Middle School?
Bohannon Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bohannon Middle School offer ?
Bohannon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bohannon Middle School part of?
Bohannon Middle School is part of San Lorenzo Unified School District.
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