Black Diamond Middle School serves 343 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 8%
- Reading Proficiency: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Black Diamond Middle School's student population of 343 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Black Diamond Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 schools are Black Diamond Middle School often compared to?
Black Diamond Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Black Diamond Middle School?
343 students attend Black Diamond Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Black Diamond Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Diamond Middle School?
Black Diamond Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Black Diamond Middle School offer ?
Black Diamond Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Black Diamond Middle School part of?
Black Diamond Middle School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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