Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Arthur E. Wright Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur E. Wright Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arthur E. Wright Middle School's student population of 670 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Arthur E. Wright Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur E. Wright Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur E. Wright Middle School's ranking?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School is ranked #948 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arthur E. Wright Middle School often compared to?
Arthur E. Wright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice C. Stelle Middle School, Lindero Canyon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arthur E. Wright Middle School?
670 students attend Arthur E. Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Arthur E. Wright Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur E. Wright Middle School?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arthur E. Wright Middle School offer ?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arthur E. Wright Middle School part of?
Arthur E. Wright Middle School is part of Las Virgenes Unified School District.
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