The most improved public middle schools in California are Calle Mayor Middle School, Travis Ranch and Rio Norte Junior High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1
2,004
Avg. Improved Rank: 326
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2004
(from 3,315 to 1,311)
(from 3,315 to 1,311)
Grades: 6-8
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Rank: #22.
Travis Ranch
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1805
(from 2,938 to 1,133)
(from 2,938 to 1,133)
Grades: K-8
5200 Via De La Escuela
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Rank: #33.
Rio Norte Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1772
(from 2,938 to 1,166)
(from 2,938 to 1,166)
Grades: 7-8
28771 Rio Norte Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-3700
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-3700
Rank: #44.
James Irvine Intermediate
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1036
(from 2,938 to 1,902)
(from 2,938 to 1,902)
Grades: 7-8
10552 Hazard Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Rank: #55.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +751
(from 840 to 89)
(from 840 to 89)
Grades: 7-8
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Rank: #66.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +746
(from 1,854 to 1,108)
(from 1,854 to 1,108)
Grades: K-8
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Rank: #77.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +691
(from 1,562 to 871)
(from 1,562 to 871)
Grades: 7-8
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Rank: #88.
Orchard Hills
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +475
(from 840 to 365)
(from 840 to 365)
Grades: K-8
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Rank: #99.
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +318
(from 840 to 522)
(from 840 to 522)
Grades: 6-8
8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Rank: #1010.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +309
(from 1,919 to 1,610)
(from 1,919 to 1,610)
Grades: K-8
187 Pinehurst Rd., Po Box 187
Canyon, CA 94516
(925) 376-4671
Canyon, CA 94516
(925) 376-4671
Rank: #1111.
Heron
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +290
(from 2,653 to 2,363)
(from 2,653 to 2,363)
Grades: K-8
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Rank: #1212.
Easterbrook Discovery
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +206
(from 826 to 620)
(from 826 to 620)
Grades: K-8
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Rank: #1313.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +194
(from 3,510 to 3,316)
(from 3,510 to 3,316)
Grades: K-8
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +160
(from 840 to 680)
(from 840 to 680)
Grades: 6-8
1501 California Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Rank: #1515.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +133
(from 556 to 423)
(from 556 to 423)
Grades: K-12
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Rank: #1616.
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +121
(from 2,023 to 1,902)
(from 2,023 to 1,902)
Grades: K-8
9966 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Rank: #1717.
Cayucos Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 1,272 to 1,192)
(from 1,272 to 1,192)
Grades: K-8
301 Cayucos Dr.
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694
Rank: #1818.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +73
(from 2,938 to 2,865)
(from 2,938 to 2,865)
Grades: 7-8
10851 East Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6366
Rank: #1919.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +69
(from 194 to 125)
(from 194 to 125)
Grades: 6-8
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rank: #2020.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 1,311 to 1,262)
(from 1,311 to 1,262)
Grades: 6-8
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Rank: #2121.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +18
(from 244 to 226)
(from 244 to 226)
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Rank: #2222.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +16
(from 277 to 261)
(from 277 to 261)
Grades: K-8
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Rank: #2323.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +13
(from 15 to 2)
(from 15 to 2)
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #2424.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +9
(from 31 to 22)
(from 31 to 22)
Grades: K-8
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #2525.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +8
(from 22 to 14)
(from 22 to 14)
Grades: K-8
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +7
(from 11 to 4)
(from 11 to 4)
Grades: 4-8
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Phoenix Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +7
(from 1,525 to 1,518)
(from 1,525 to 1,518)
Grades: K-12
2195 Larkspur Ln., Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Rank: #2828.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-2
(from 1 to 3)
(from 1 to 3)
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #2929.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-3
(from 32 to 35)
(from 32 to 35)
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #3030.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-4
(from 9 to 13)
(from 9 to 13)
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #3131.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-10
(from 24 to 34)
(from 24 to 34)
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #3232.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +-17
(from 37 to 54)
(from 37 to 54)
Grades: 6-8
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Rank: #3333.
Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-22
(from 87 to 109)
(from 87 to 109)
Grades: 6-8
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Rank: #3434.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-32
(from 350 to 382)
(from 350 to 382)
Grades: K-8
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Rank: #3535.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-34
(from 69 to 103)
(from 69 to 103)
Grades: 6-8
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
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