Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Twelve Bridges Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 35% 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: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twelve Bridges Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Twelve Bridges Middle School's student population of 882 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Twelve Bridges Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twelve Bridges Middle School is 0.54, 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
#1778 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelve Bridges Middle School's ranking?
Twelve Bridges Middle School is ranked #1778 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Twelve Bridges Middle School often compared to?
Twelve Bridges Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Academy - Roseville, Glen Edwards Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Twelve Bridges Middle School?
882 students attend Twelve Bridges Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Twelve Bridges Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twelve Bridges Middle School?
Twelve Bridges Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Twelve Bridges Middle School offer ?
Twelve Bridges Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Twelve Bridges Middle School part of?
Twelve Bridges Middle School is part of Western Placer Unified School District.
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