Blythe Middle School (Closed 2018)

825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Blythe 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 8% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (14-15)
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(14-15)
8%
34%
(14-15)
21%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)
1%
1%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)
63%
54%
Black
(14-15)
5%
6%
White
(14-15)
30%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)
1%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Blythe Middle School?
255 students attend Blythe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Blythe Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Blythe Middle School offer ?
Blythe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Blythe Middle School part of?
Blythe Middle School is part of Palo Verde Unified School District.

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