G. M. Walters Middle School vs. John M. Horner Middle School
Should you attend G. M. Walters Middle School or John M. Horner 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
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John M. Horner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,071 students in grades 6-8, G. M. Walters Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,562 students in grades 6-8, John M. Horner Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,071 students
1,562 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2870 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#320 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
409
529
Grade 7 Students
342
522
Grade 8 Students
320
511
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
50%
82%
% Hispanic
32%
10%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
10%
5%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
