Serving 812 students in grades 6-8, Colina Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 50% 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: 812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colina Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Colina Middle School's student population of 812 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colina Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colina Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1915 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colina Middle School's ranking?
Colina Middle School is ranked #1915 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Colina Middle School often compared to?
Colina Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Cerritos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Colina Middle School?
812 students attend Colina Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Colina Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colina Middle School?
Colina Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Colina Middle School offer ?
Colina Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colina Middle School part of?
Colina Middle School is part of Conejo Valley Unified School District.
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