Barbara Spratling Middle School

5277 Washington Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Bottom 50%

Barbara Spratling Middle School serves 242 students in grades 6-8.

Barbara Spratling Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 242 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barbara Spratling Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Barbara Spratling Middle School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

242 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Barbara Spratling Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Barbara Spratling Middle School is 0.30, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2869 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Barbara Spratling Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barbara Spratling 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

31%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barbara Spratling 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

83%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

12%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Barbara Spratling Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barbara Spratling Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Keyes Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbara Spratling Middle School's ranking?

Barbara Spratling Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Barbara Spratling Middle School?

242 students attend Barbara Spratling Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Barbara Spratling Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Spratling Middle School?

Barbara Spratling Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Barbara Spratling Middle School offer ?

Barbara Spratling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Barbara Spratling Middle School part of?

Barbara Spratling Middle School is part of Keyes Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 242 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education