Biggs Middle School (Closed 2012)
- Biggs Middle School served 88 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 88 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (09-10) | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 20-24% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 30-34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Biggs Unified School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Biggs Middle School is Biggs High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Biggs Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Biggs Biggs High School Grades: 9-12 | 218 students
0.0 miles
3046 Second St.
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-5825 0.0 9-12 218 - Biggs Biggs Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 373 students
0.2 miles
300 B St.
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-5870 0.2 K-8 373 - Biggs Biggs Secondary Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.2 miles
300 B St.
Biggs, CA 95917
(530) 868-1281 0.2 7-12 n/a - Gridley Esperanza High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 35 students
3.6 miles
581 Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383 3.6 9-12 35 - Gridley Gridley High School Grades: 9-12 | 637 students
3.6 miles
300 E. Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791 3.6 9-12 637
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