Serving 433 students in grades 6-8, Catherine L. Zane 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catherine L. Zane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Catherine L. Zane Middle School's student population of 433 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catherine L. Zane 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 Catherine L. Zane Middle School is 0.73, 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
#5322 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catherine L. Zane Middle School's ranking?
Catherine L. Zane Middle School is ranked #5322 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Catherine L. Zane Middle School often compared to?
Catherine L. Zane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winship Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Catherine L. Zane Middle School?
433 students attend Catherine L. Zane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Catherine L. Zane Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catherine L. Zane Middle School?
Catherine L. Zane Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Catherine L. Zane Middle School offer ?
Catherine L. Zane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Catherine L. Zane Middle School part of?
Catherine L. Zane Middle School is part of Eureka City Schools School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break No School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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