Washington Academic Middle School

1705 Tenth St.
Sanger, CA 93657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,462 students in grades 7-8, Washington Academic 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Academic Middle School's student population of 1,462 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,462 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington Academic 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 Washington Academic Middle School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5958 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Academic Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Academic Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Academic Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Academic Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Academic Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Academic Middle School's ranking?
Washington Academic Middle School is ranked #5958 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Academic Middle School?
1,462 students attend Washington Academic Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Washington Academic Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Academic Middle School?
Washington Academic Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Washington Academic Middle School offer ?
Washington Academic Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Washington Academic Middle School part of?
Washington Academic Middle School is part of Sanger Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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