Serving 1,092 students in grades 6-8, John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,092 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's student population of 1,092 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,092 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's ranking?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies often compared to?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies?
1,092 students attend John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies offer ?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies part of?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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