Castillero Middle School vs. John Muir Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Castillero Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 881 students in grades 6-8, Castillero Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 787 students in grades 6-8, John Muir 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 43% (which is lower 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 83% 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
881 students
787 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2176 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4580 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
286
279
Grade 7 Students
281
249
Grade 8 Students
314
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
10%
% Hispanic
43%
62%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
31%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
