Willis Jepson Middle School vs. Golden West Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Golden West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 925 students in grades 7-8, Willis Jepson 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 723 students in grades 7-8, Golden West 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 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
925 students
723 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3866 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3246 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
476
356
Grade 8 Students
449
367
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
18%
% Hispanic
41%
25%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
41%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
16%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
16%
