Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Woodlake Valley 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodlake Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodlake Valley Middle School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodlake Valley 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 Woodlake Valley Middle School is 0.13, 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
#8278 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlake Valley Middle School's ranking?
Woodlake Valley Middle School is ranked #8278 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Woodlake Valley Middle School?
476 students attend Woodlake Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Woodlake Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlake Valley Middle School?
Woodlake Valley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Woodlake Valley Middle School offer ?
Woodlake Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodlake Valley Middle School part of?
Woodlake Valley Middle School is part of Woodlake Unified School District.
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