Charles D. Jones Junior High School
Charles D. Jones Junior High School serves 353 students in grades 7-8.
Charles D. Jones Junior High School placed 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles D. Jones Junior High School's student population of 353 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles D. Jones Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Charles D. Jones Junior High School is 0.19, 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
#7270 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Charles D. Jones Junior High School often compared to?
Charles D. Jones Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jerry D. Holland Middle School, Sierra Vista Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles D. Jones Junior High School?
353 students attend Charles D. Jones Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charles D. Jones Junior High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles D. Jones Junior High School?
Charles D. Jones Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Charles D. Jones Junior High School offer ?
Charles D. Jones Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Charles D. Jones Junior High School part of?
Charles D. Jones Junior High School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.
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