Columbus Tustin Middle School
- Columbus Tustin Middle School serves 909 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Columbus Tustin Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Columbus Tustin Middle School's student population of 909 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 909 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Columbus Tustin Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Columbus Tustin Middle School is 0.41, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4077 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 13% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tustin Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Columbus Tustin Middle School is Sycamore High (alternative) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Helen Estock Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tustin Helen Estock Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 639 students
0.3 miles
14741 N. B St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)730-7390 0.3 K-5 639 - Tustin Guin Foss Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 460 students
0.7 miles
18492 Vanderlip Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)730-7552 0.7 K-5 460 - Tustin Barbara Benson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.8 miles
12712 Elizabeth Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)730-7531 0.8 K-5 379 - Tustin Loma Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 535 students
0.8 miles
13822 Prospect Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)730-7528 0.8 K-5 535 - Tustin Sycamore High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 31 students
0.8 miles
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)730-7394 0.8 7-12 31
School Reviews
| 5 It's a very educational school with high class teachers, but the students are very rash and not be suitable for work place. - Posted by Student/Alumni - joce3 |
| 5 Far to many Hispanics for the white teachers to properly manage. Even the administration seems overwhelmed - Posted by Parent - Paxto |
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