Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, Emerald 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 was 6% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#9123 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerald Middle School's ranking?
Emerald Middle School is ranked #9123 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Emerald Middle School?
460 students attend Emerald Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Emerald Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Middle School?
Emerald Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Emerald Middle School offer ?
Emerald Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerald Middle School part of?
Emerald Middle School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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