Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, California City 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California City Middle School's student population of 547 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of California City Middle School is 0.67, 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)11%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend California City Middle School?
547 students attend California City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of California City Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California City Middle School?
California City Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California City Middle School offer ?
California City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is California City Middle School part of?
California City Middle School is part of Mojave Unified School District.
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