John Gutierrez Middle School vs. Buena Vista Middle School
Should you attend John Gutierrez Middle School or Buena Vista 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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Buena Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, John Gutierrez 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 335 students in grades 6-8, Buena Vista 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 34% (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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
594 students
335 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7521 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3112 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
170
111
Grade 7 Students
198
119
Grade 8 Students
226
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
88%
48%
% Black
1%
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% White
7%
40%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
