Southwest Middle School vs. Nestor Language Academy Charter
Should you attend Southwest Middle School or Nestor Language Academy Charter? 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
School
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades 7-8, Southwest 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,036 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nestor Language Academy Charter 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-8
Total Students
441 students
1,036 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8620 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3828 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
129
Grade 1 Students
-
118
Grade 2 Students
-
117
Grade 3 Students
-
113
Grade 4 Students
-
113
Grade 5 Students
-
117
Grade 6 Students
-
114
Grade 7 Students
227
111
Grade 8 Students
214
104
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
86%
94%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
8%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
