Dolores Huerta Middle School

420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 950 students in grades 6-8, Dolores Huerta Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: 950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dolores Huerta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Dolores Huerta Middle School's student population of 950 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
950 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Dolores Huerta Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dolores Huerta Middle School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3760 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dolores Huerta Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dolores Huerta Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dolores Huerta Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dolores Huerta Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dolores Huerta Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Dolores Huerta Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dolores Huerta Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dolores Huerta Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dolores Huerta Middle School's ranking?
Dolores Huerta Middle School is ranked #3760 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dolores Huerta Middle School often compared to?
Dolores Huerta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Middle School, Luther Burbank Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dolores Huerta Middle School?
950 students attend Dolores Huerta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dolores Huerta Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores Huerta Middle School?
Dolores Huerta Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dolores Huerta Middle School offer ?
Dolores Huerta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dolores Huerta Middle School part of?
Dolores Huerta Middle School is part of Burbank Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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