Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Stephens 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephens Middle School's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stephens 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 Stephens Middle School is 0.52, 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
#2917 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephens Middle School's ranking?
Stephens Middle School is ranked #2917 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Stephens Middle School?
802 students attend Stephens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Stephens Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephens Middle School?
Stephens Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stephens Middle School offer ?
Stephens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stephens Middle School part of?
Stephens Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Stephens Middle School located?
Stephens Middle School is located in the Upper Westside neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper Westside.
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