American Canyon Middle School

300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,008 students in grades 6-8, American Canyon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

American Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

American Canyon Middle School's student population of 1,008 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,008 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

American Canyon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Canyon Middle School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3778 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of American Canyon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of American Canyon Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in American Canyon Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
33%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in American Canyon Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of American Canyon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in American Canyon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Canyon Middle School's ranking?
American Canyon Middle School is ranked #3778 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are American Canyon Middle School often compared to?
American Canyon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benicia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend American Canyon Middle School?
1,008 students attend American Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of American Canyon Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Canyon Middle School?
American Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does American Canyon Middle School offer ?
American Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is American Canyon Middle School part of?
American Canyon Middle School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.

School Reviews

4   3/21/2020
It's pretty good, the community is nice but most of the kids don't want to be there. The school teaches a lot and most of the teachers are nice. The academic programs are great. I have learned a lot since being at this school. Of course, it can be boring. It's school, so what do you expect. In short, I would definitely recommend this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
1   12/17/2016
It is a wonderful school, but it is sometimes boring. It has a lot of drama, so I don't know if you want to get your kids into that. The food is wondering, but sometimes it doesn't look good.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tealee

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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