Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Will Rogers 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will Rogers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Will Rogers Middle School's student population of 605 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Will Rogers 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 Will Rogers Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#6291 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
31%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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 Will Rogers Middle School's ranking?
Will Rogers Middle School is ranked #6291 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Will Rogers Middle School often compared to?
Will Rogers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Barrett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers Middle School?
605 students attend Will Rogers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Will Rogers Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will Rogers Middle School?
Will Rogers Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Will Rogers Middle School offer ?
Will Rogers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Will Rogers Middle School part of?
Will Rogers Middle School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 9/17/2020
This school Removeding Removed. it's so bad I would not send my kids here ever again. They do not know what they are doing.
4 1/17/2018
The special education program is well organized and helping my mild level autistic son.
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