Serving 1,183 students in grades 6-8, Woodland Park Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 66% 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: 1,183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Park Middle School's student population of 1,183 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodland Park Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Park Middle School is 0.60, 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
#2559 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 Woodland Park Middle School's ranking?
Woodland Park Middle School is ranked #2559 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Woodland Park Middle School often compared to?
Woodland Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Marcos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Woodland Park Middle School?
1,183 students attend Woodland Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Woodland Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Park Middle School?
Woodland Park Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Woodland Park Middle School offer ?
Woodland Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodland Park Middle School part of?
Woodland Park Middle School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
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