Serving 1,085 students in grades 6-8, M. H. Stanley Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. H. Stanley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
M. H. Stanley Middle School's student population of 1,085 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
M. H. Stanley Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. H. Stanley Middle School is 0.55, 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
#140 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
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 M. H. Stanley Middle School's ranking?
M. H. Stanley Middle School is ranked #140 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are M. H. Stanley Middle School often compared to?
M. H. Stanley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joaquin Moraga Intermediate, Orinda Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend M. H. Stanley Middle School?
1,085 students attend M. H. Stanley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of M. H. Stanley Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. H. Stanley Middle School?
M. H. Stanley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does M. H. Stanley Middle School offer ?
M. H. Stanley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M. H. Stanley Middle School part of?
M. H. Stanley Middle School is part of Lafayette Elementary School District.
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