Serving 792 students in grades 7-8, California Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 37%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
California Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of California Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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)37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 schools are California Middle School often compared to?
California Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutter Middle School, Sam Brannan Middle School, Sutter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend California Middle School?
792 students attend California Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of California Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Middle School?
California Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Middle School offer ?
California Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is California Middle School part of?
California Middle School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
School Reviews
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This school is amazing. My son Al.
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amazing.
5 5/29/2020
Great school! 100% recommend.
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