Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Johnson 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson Middle School's student population of 587 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Johnson 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 Johnson Middle School is 0.55, 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
#4480 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Middle School's ranking?
Johnson Middle School is ranked #4480 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Johnson Middle School often compared to?
Johnson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Johnson Middle School?
587 students attend Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Johnson Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Middle School?
Johnson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Johnson Middle School offer ?
Johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Johnson Middle School part of?
Johnson Middle School is part of Westminster School District.
School Reviews
5 11/25/2016
All the new electives are really cool. The Robotics, Drones and Lego classes give students a lot of great choices. Mr. Carey and Mr. Schammann do a great job of making JMS fun.
2 1/29/2015
I absolutely DESPISE it! The bullying, unclean campus, lenient staff, rude office people, what more an you ask for in a school? Most the teachers are really nice, as is the librarian. But the bullying! The cursing, stealing, ect.! There are kids there who make out and steal stuff and curse! The cursing is unbearable. And do the teachers say anything? Nope! -10 out of 100.
5 6/3/2014
I've been going to this school for two years. The standards for each class is great, we learn alot in one year. Majority of teachers are fun, and the classrooms are kept tidy. Music program has been great here for a long time, though I think the new Music Appreciation classes should be removed because we only have 5 music groups(mostly Strings, Beginning Band), and the instrumental enrollment is low again. But overall great.
5 10/6/2012
Johnson middle was the best school i ever went to. I was a student here in the years of 96-99 & even graduated from 8th grade. I loved all my teachers that i had through those years so i am proudly to say that johnson middle is my #1 school.
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