De Portola Middle School vs. Farb Middle School
Should you attend De Portola Middle School or Farb 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
De Portola Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Farb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, De Portola 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 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 464 students in grades 6-8, Farb 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
632 students
464 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2349 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4910 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
237
164
Grade 7 Students
201
151
Grade 8 Students
194
149
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
32%
39%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
35%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
15%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
32%
