Bernardo Heights Middle School vs. Twin Peaks Middle School
Should you attend Bernardo Heights Middle School or Twin Peaks Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bernardo Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Twin Peaks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,501 students in grades 6-8, Bernardo Heights Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,101 students in grades 6-8, Twin Peaks Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,501 students
1,101 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1291 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1761 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
506
354
Grade 7 Students
507
387
Grade 8 Students
488
360
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
43%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
