Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, South Pointe Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 78%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Pointe Middle School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Pointe Middle School is 0.48, 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)78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
69%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 schools are South Pointe Middle School often compared to?
South Pointe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Middle School, Suzanne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend South Pointe Middle School?
876 students attend South Pointe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South Pointe Middle School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Pointe Middle School?
South Pointe Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Pointe Middle School offer ?
South Pointe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Pointe Middle School part of?
South Pointe Middle School is part of Walnut Valley Unified School District.
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