Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, C. E. Utt 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 89% 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: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. E. Utt Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. E. Utt 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 C. E. Utt Middle School is 0.44, 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
#5209 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
74%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. E. Utt Middle School's ranking?
C. E. Utt Middle School is ranked #5209 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are C. E. Utt Middle School often compared to?
C. E. Utt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend C. E. Utt Middle School?
610 students attend C. E. Utt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of C. E. Utt Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. E. Utt Middle School?
C. E. Utt Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does C. E. Utt Middle School offer ?
C. E. Utt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is C. E. Utt Middle School part of?
C. E. Utt Middle School is part of Tustin Unified School District.
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