Serving 590 students in grades 6-8, Hercules 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hercules Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hercules Middle School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hercules 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 Hercules Middle School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4195 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Hercules Middle School's ranking?
Hercules Middle School is ranked #4195 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hercules Middle School often compared to?
Hercules Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hercules Middle School?
590 students attend Hercules Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hercules Middle School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hercules Middle School?
Hercules Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hercules Middle School offer ?
Hercules Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hercules Middle School part of?
Hercules Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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