Serving 1,332 students in grades 6-8, Canyon Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 1,332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Canyon Middle School's student population of 1,332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canyon Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Middle School is 0.77, which is more 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
#2094 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Middle School's ranking?
Canyon Middle School is ranked #2094 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Canyon Middle School often compared to?
Canyon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Canyon Middle School?
1,332 students attend Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Canyon Middle School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Middle School?
Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Canyon Middle School offer ?
Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Canyon Middle School part of?
Canyon Middle School is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.
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