Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Arden 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arden Middle School's student population of 862 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arden 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 Arden Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3410 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arden Middle School's ranking?
Arden Middle School is ranked #3410 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arden Middle School often compared to?
Arden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcade Fundamental Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arden Middle School?
862 students attend Arden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Arden Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arden Middle School?
Arden Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arden Middle School offer ?
Arden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arden Middle School part of?
Arden Middle School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2010
Great if your child is in the HA program. Lots of opportunity for those children, i.e., Science Olympiad, great teachers, etc. Non-HA students you might not be so happy here.
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