Vernon Middle School vs. Serrano Middle School
Should you attend Vernon Middle School or Serrano 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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Serrano Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 590 students in grades 7-8, Vernon 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 623 students in grades 7-8, Serrano 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 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
590 students
623 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5769 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3515 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
276
332
Grade 8 Students
314
291
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
87%
89%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
15%
