Black Diamond Middle School vs. Dallas Ranch Middle School
Should you attend Black Diamond Middle School or Dallas Ranch 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
Black Diamond Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Dallas Ranch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades 7-8, Black Diamond Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Dallas Ranch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
369 students
710 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9126 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7677 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
3
255
Grade 7 Students
187
230
Grade 8 Students
179
225
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
17%
% Hispanic
40%
39%
% Black
32%
30%
% White
8%
7%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
