Serving 644 students in grades 7-8, Vina Danks 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vina Danks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Vina Danks Middle School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vina Danks Middle School is 0.13, 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)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Vina Danks Middle School often compared to?
Vina Danks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineyard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Vina Danks Middle School?
644 students attend Vina Danks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Vina Danks Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vina Danks Middle School?
Vina Danks Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vina Danks Middle School offer ?
Vina Danks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Vina Danks Middle School part of?
Vina Danks Middle School is part of Ontario-Montclair School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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