Natomas Middle School vs. Heron
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Natomas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Heron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Natomas 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 32% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,013 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heron ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
662 students
1,013 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7257 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2363 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
117
Grade 1 Students
-
96
Grade 2 Students
-
95
Grade 3 Students
-
107
Grade 4 Students
-
114
Grade 5 Students
-
126
Grade 6 Students
195
114
Grade 7 Students
223
115
Grade 8 Students
244
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
21%
% Hispanic
26%
28%
% Black
35%
12%
% White
6%
23%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
15%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
