Serving 698 students in grades 6-8, Daniel Lewis 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Lewis Middle School's student population of 698 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daniel Lewis Middle School is 0.56, 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)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Daniel Lewis Middle School often compared to?
Daniel Lewis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George H. Flamson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Daniel Lewis Middle School?
698 students attend Daniel Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Daniel Lewis Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Lewis Middle School?
Daniel Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Daniel Lewis Middle School offer ?
Daniel Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel Lewis Middle School part of?
Daniel Lewis Middle School is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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