Health Sciences 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)79%
55%
Black
(19-20)9%
5%
White
(19-20)1%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
62%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Health Sciences Middle School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Health Sciences Middle School?
99 students attend Health Sciences Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Health Sciences Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Health Sciences Middle School offer ?
Health Sciences Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Health Sciences Middle School part of?
Health Sciences Middle School is part of Health Sciences Middle School District.
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