Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, Bancroft Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bancroft Middle serves the northeast part of San Leandro, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families in the zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bancroft Middle School's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
948 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bancroft Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bancroft 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
#7624 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bancroft Middle School's ranking?
Bancroft Middle School is ranked #7624 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bancroft Middle School often compared to?
Bancroft Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bancroft Middle School?
948 students attend Bancroft Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bancroft Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bancroft Middle School?
Bancroft Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bancroft Middle School offer ?
Bancroft Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bancroft Middle School part of?
Bancroft Middle School is part of San Leandro Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bancroft Middle School located?
Bancroft Middle School is located in the Estudillo Estates Glen neighborhood of San Leandro, CA.
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