Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, James Monroe 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Monroe Middle School's student population of 513 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Monroe 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 James Monroe Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7521 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Monroe Middle School's ranking?
James Monroe Middle School is ranked #7521 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Monroe Middle School often compared to?
James Monroe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murray Middle School, Jacobsen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Middle School?
513 students attend James Monroe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James Monroe Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Middle School?
James Monroe Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Monroe Middle School offer ?
James Monroe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Monroe Middle School part of?
James Monroe Middle School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 06, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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