Grace Yokley Junior High School

2947 S. Turner Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 623 students in grades 7-8, Grace Yokley Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 33%
  • : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grace Yokley Junior High School's student population of 623 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grace Yokley Junior High School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
33%
40%
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(18-19)
55%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Grace Yokley Junior High School?
623 students attend Grace Yokley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Grace Yokley Junior High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Yokley Junior High School?
Grace Yokley Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grace Yokley Junior High School offer ?
Grace Yokley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grace Yokley Junior High School part of?
Grace Yokley Junior High School is part of Mountain View Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 33%
  • : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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