James Workman Middle School vs. Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Should you attend James Workman Middle School or Nellie N. Coffman 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
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Top Rankings
James Workman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,028 students in grades 6-8, James Workman 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 37% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 953 students in grades 6-8, Nellie N. Coffman 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
1,028 students
953 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5518 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7163 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
331
322
Grade 7 Students
349
320
Grade 8 Students
348
311
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
83%
92%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
7%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
