Serving 820 students in grades 7-8, Douglass 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglass Middle School's student population of 820 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Douglass Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Douglass Middle School often compared to?
Douglass Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Douglass Middle School?
820 students attend Douglass Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Douglass Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass Middle School?
Douglass Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Douglass Middle School offer ?
Douglass Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Douglass Middle School part of?
Douglass Middle School is part of Woodland Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2017
I have been to DMS and have never experienced any of the problems described in the last comment, no one I knew of had any problem regarding racism and things like discrimination. This school has a very homey and family type felling. When your there, you truly feel like all of the student and faculty care about you. I have never heard of kids doing drugs at DMS. Everyone here is super friendly and they all talk to everyone. I have moved to other schools for reasons not regarding school at all, and all of the other schools make kids feel like robots and you just don't get that caring and loving environment anywhere else, DMS is wonderful!
5 11/2/2017
After being at, and around this school for a while, I have found it to have a very loving and caring environment. Just amazing! I have never heard of kids doing drugs at this school. The kids here are amazing in many ways, it is a very diverse school, everyone has respect for one another!
2 5/18/2009
I have had two of my children attend this school. Unfortunately, we have encountered a lot of discrimination, prejudice, and racism at Douglass Middle School in Woodland, CA. If you care about your kids, please send your kids somewhere else! I have tried to communicate with several teachers, the principal, and vice principal. However, to my disappointment, most of the staff was against my outstanding children. I have heard from others in town that there are a lot of drugs at Douglass Middle School. I never would have dreamed of 13 year olds being exposed to ecstacy or marijuana! Please, for the safety of your kids, do not send your kids to this school!
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