Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, Arthur E. Wright Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur E. Wright Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Arthur E. Wright Middle School's student population of 632 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arthur E. Wright Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur E. Wright Middle School is 0.53, 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
#361 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur E. Wright Middle School's ranking?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School is ranked #361 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arthur E. Wright Middle School often compared to?
Arthur E. Wright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindero Canyon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Arthur E. Wright Middle School?
632 students attend Arthur E. Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Arthur E. Wright Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur E. Wright Middle School?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arthur E. Wright Middle School offer ?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arthur E. Wright Middle School part of?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School is part of Las Virgenes Unified School District.
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