Arthur E. Wright Middle School
Tel:
(818) 880-4614
- Arthur E. Wright Middle School serves 846 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Arthur E. Wright Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Arthur E. Wright Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Arthur E. Wright Middle School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 846 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Arthur E. Wright Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Arthur E. Wright Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1041 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 74% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Las Virgenes Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arthur E. Wright Middle School is Agoura High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gonzales David Camp (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lupin Hill Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
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- Calabasas Lupin Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 545 students
2.0 miles
26210 Adamor Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-4434 2.0 K-5 545 - Calabasas Round Meadow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 599 students
2.5 miles
5151 Round Meadow Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 883-6750 2.5 K-5 599 - Agoura Hills Agoura High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,078 students
2.9 miles
28545 W. Dr.r Ave.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 889-1262 2.9 9-12 2,078 - Calabasas Bay Laurel Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 598 students
2.9 miles
24740 Paseo Primario
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-9022 2.9 K-5 598 - Agoura Hills Indian Hills Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
2.9 miles
28545 W. Dr.r Ave.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 707-1203 2.9 9-12 n/a
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