Serving 788 students in grades 7-8, Olive Peirce 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olive Peirce Middle School's student population of 788 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olive Peirce 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 Olive Peirce Middle School is 0.56, 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
#3677 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Peirce Middle School's ranking?
Olive Peirce Middle School is ranked #3677 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Olive Peirce Middle School?
788 students attend Olive Peirce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Olive Peirce Middle School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Peirce Middle School?
Olive Peirce Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Olive Peirce Middle School offer ?
Olive Peirce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Olive Peirce Middle School part of?
Olive Peirce Middle School is part of Ramona City Unified School District.
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