Serving 372 students in grades 6-8, Betty Reid Soskin 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 was 7% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8545 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Reid Soskin Middle School's ranking?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School is ranked #8545 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% 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 Betty Reid Soskin Middle School?
372 students attend Betty Reid Soskin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Betty Reid Soskin Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Betty Reid Soskin Middle School?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Betty Reid Soskin Middle School offer ?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Betty Reid Soskin Middle School part of?
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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