Serving 979 students in grades 6-8, Borel 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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: 979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Borel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Borel Middle School's student population of 979 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Borel Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Borel Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Borel Middle School's ranking?
Borel Middle School is ranked #1304 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Borel Middle School often compared to?
Borel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Borel Middle School?
979 students attend Borel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Borel Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Borel Middle School?
Borel Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Borel Middle School offer ?
Borel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Borel Middle School part of?
Borel Middle School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
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