Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Coalinga 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coalinga Middle serves the west part of Coalinga, CA, covering an extensive area of approximately 577.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coalinga Middle School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coalinga Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coalinga Middle School is 0.28, 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
#8816 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coalinga Middle School's ranking?
Coalinga Middle School is ranked #8816 out of 9,523 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Coalinga Middle School?
662 students attend Coalinga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Coalinga Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coalinga Middle School?
Coalinga Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coalinga Middle School offer ?
Coalinga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coalinga Middle School part of?
Coalinga Middle School is part of Coalinga-Huron Unified School District.
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