Serving 394 students in grades 5-8, College Preparatory Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
College Preparatory Middle School's student population of 394 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Preparatory Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Preparatory Middle School is 0.58, 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
#552 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
College Preparatory Middle School is ranked #552 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are College Preparatory Middle School often compared to?
College Preparatory Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend College Preparatory Middle School?
394 students attend College Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of College Preparatory Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Preparatory Middle School?
College Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does College Preparatory Middle School offer ?
College Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is College Preparatory Middle School part of?
College Preparatory Middle School is part of College Preparatory Middle School District.
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