Serving 646 students in grades 7-8, Helms 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 7%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helms Middle School's student population of 646 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Helms Middle School is 0.29, 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)7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Helms Middle School?
646 students attend Helms Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Helms Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helms Middle School?
Helms Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Helms Middle School offer ?
Helms Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Helms Middle School part of?
Helms Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Helms Middle School yearly calendar below.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2015
School will be strict by uniforms,red or blue color shirts,pants, etc. but also is helpful learning teachers will try there best to help you . Just got bullied or in a fight there are councel for your building C1 C2 C3 Helms is strict but also fun
5 9/19/2011
Helms is really fun but its also kind of hard but i learned alot from that school.
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