Willow Glen Middle School vs. Castillero Middle School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Castillero Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,155 students in grades 6-8, Willow Glen 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 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 881 students in grades 6-8, Castillero Middle School 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 48% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,155 students
881 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3406 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2176 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
390
286
Grade 7 Students
380
281
Grade 8 Students
385
314
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
7%
17%
% Hispanic
48%
43%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
35%
31%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
