Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Wangenheim Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wangenheim Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wangenheim Middle School's student population of 768 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wangenheim Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wangenheim Middle School often compared to?
Wangenheim Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenger Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Wangenheim Middle School?
768 students attend Wangenheim Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Wangenheim Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wangenheim Middle School?
Wangenheim Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wangenheim Middle School offer ?
Wangenheim Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wangenheim Middle School part of?
Wangenheim Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
MINIMUM DAY, 6-1: Last Day for Students
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 1/19/2012
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