George K. Porter Middle School vs. Patrick Henry Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,002 students in grades 6-8, George K. Porter 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,039 students in grades 6-8, Patrick Henry Middle School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,002 students
1,039 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3330 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4199 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
364
360
Grade 7 Students
326
348
Grade 8 Students
312
331
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
76%
72%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
10%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
