Serving 343 students in grades 5-8, Bill E. Young Jr. 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School is 0.20, 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
#3334 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School is ranked #3334 out of 3,649 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School?
343 students attend Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School offer ?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School part of?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School is part of Calipatria Unified School District.
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