Serving 798 students in grades 7-8, Rancho Pico Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 69%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Pico Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rancho Pico Junior High School's student population of 798 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rancho Pico Junior High School is 0.71, 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)69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 Rancho Pico Junior High School often compared to?
Rancho Pico Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Norte Junior High School, Placerita Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Pico Junior High School?
798 students attend Rancho Pico Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rancho Pico Junior High School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Pico Junior High School?
Rancho Pico Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Pico Junior High School offer ?
Rancho Pico Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rancho Pico Junior High School part of?
Rancho Pico Junior High School is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.
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