Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Thurston Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurston Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thurston Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurston Middle School is 0.43, 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
#807 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Thurston Middle School's ranking?
Thurston Middle School is ranked #807 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thurston Middle School often compared to?
Thurston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laguna Beach High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thurston Middle School?
537 students attend Thurston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thurston Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston Middle School?
Thurston Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thurston Middle School offer ?
Thurston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thurston Middle School part of?
Thurston Middle School is part of Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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