Sandburg Middle School

819 W. Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Sandburg Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 50%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sandburg Middle School's student population of 780 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
780 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sandburg Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
50%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
62%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
57%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandburg Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Sandburg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sandburg Middle School often compared to?
Sandburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sandburg Middle School?
780 students attend Sandburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sandburg Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sandburg Middle School offer ?
Sandburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sandburg Middle School part of?
Sandburg Middle School is part of Glendora Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 50%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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