Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Harvest 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 9% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8331 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
84%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvest Middle School's ranking?
Harvest Middle School is ranked #8331 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Harvest Middle School?
528 students attend Harvest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Harvest Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvest Middle School?
Harvest Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Harvest Middle School offer ?
Harvest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harvest Middle School part of?
Harvest Middle School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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