Serving 537 students in grades 4-8, George T. Egling 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George T. Egling Middle School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George T. Egling 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 George T. Egling Middle School is 0.41, 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
#5266 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George T. Egling Middle School's ranking?
George T. Egling Middle School is ranked #5266 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are George T. Egling Middle School often compared to?
George T. Egling Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend George T. Egling Middle School?
537 students attend George T. Egling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of George T. Egling Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George T. Egling Middle School?
George T. Egling Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does George T. Egling Middle School offer ?
George T. Egling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is George T. Egling Middle School part of?
George T. Egling Middle School is part of Colusa Unified School District.
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