Northridge Middle School vs. George K. Porter Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Northridge 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
724 students
1,002 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8027 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3330 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
247
364
Grade 7 Students
233
326
Grade 8 Students
244
312
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
82%
76%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
6%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
