Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Piute 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piute Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Piute Middle School's student population of 731 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piute 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 Piute Middle School is 0.55, 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
#9279 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
59%
55%
Black
32%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piute Middle School's ranking?
Piute Middle School is ranked #9279 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Piute Middle School often compared to?
Piute Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Endeavour Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Piute Middle School?
731 students attend Piute Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Piute Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piute Middle School?
Piute Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Piute Middle School offer ?
Piute Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Piute Middle School part of?
Piute Middle School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2018
The school is fun and the teacher here teach us alot
5 3/17/2016
Mr.Valdez is the best math teacher I've ever seen. He explains everything clear.
5 2/28/2011
I recommend this school because it has two teachers who can teach students and make students pay more attention in class because of these two teachers today I can speak English and I'm good at math. thanks to Ms.Kreutel who taught me how to speak English and because Mr.Valdez who taught me to be better at math. att; Adrian Roldan Belausteguigoytia ....
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