Golden West Middle School vs. Willis Jepson Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Golden West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 742 students in grades 7-8, Golden West 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 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 945 students in grades 7-8, Willis Jepson 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
742 students
945 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3246 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3866 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
371
458
Grade 8 Students
371
487
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
17%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
42%
% Black
12%
4%
% White
25%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
10%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
