Public middle schools in California achieve an average math proficiency of 31% (2024-25).
The public middle schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest math proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School with ≥99%.
Math Proficiency Range: 80%
99%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 86%
Top Math Proficiency Public Middle Schools in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #33.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Oxford Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Yu Ming Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-8
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bullis Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-8
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Elkhorn
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 4-8
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Rank: #99.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #1010.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-12
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
William Hopkins Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 7-8
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Rank: #1313.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Rank: #1414.
Creekside Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Rank: #1515.
Redwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cottonwood Creek
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-8
2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Huntington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-8
1700 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-8
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
La Entrada Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 4-8
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Irvine International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-8
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 242-6164
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sunol Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-8
11601 Main St.
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2026
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2026
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Corte Madera
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 4-8
4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Crocker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-8
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Ralston Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-8
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Riverside Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Vista Verde
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: K-8
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Hansen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: K-8
1400 S. Durant Terrace
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7260
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Julius Cordes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: K-8
296 E. Parco Ave.
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7400
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
La Canada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 7-12
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Pacific Trails Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 7-8
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
11611 E. Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Rank: #3333.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-12
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 7-8
100 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
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