Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Thomas R. Pollicita 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2644 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School's ranking?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is ranked #2644 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School often compared to?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Intermediate, Fernando Rivera Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School?
641 students attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% 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 Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School offer ?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School part of?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
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