Brownell Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School
Should you attend Brownell Middle School or South Valley 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
Overview
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Brownell 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 735 students in grades 6-8, South Valley 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
747 students
735 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3703 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5470 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
246
257
Grade 7 Students
254
247
Grade 8 Students
247
231
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
68%
84%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
17%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
