Serving 373 students in grades 8, Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)51%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
66%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School?
373 students attend Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School?
Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School offer ?
Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School part of?
Northview Village (8th Grade) Middle School is part of Duarte Unified School District.
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