Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Rancho Cucamonga 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Cucamonga Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6305 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
67%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Cucamonga Middle School's ranking?
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School is ranked #6305 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Cucamonga Middle School often compared to?
Rancho Cucamonga Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cucamonga Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Cucamonga Middle School?
732 students attend Rancho Cucamonga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rancho Cucamonga Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Cucamonga Middle School?
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rancho Cucamonga Middle School offer ?
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rancho Cucamonga Middle School part of?
Rancho Cucamonga Middle School is part of Cucamonga Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 2/23/2024
The kiddies here are WONDERFUL.
5 10/4/2022
I love this school so far and hope it gets better and better throughout the school year! :)
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