Serving 851 students in grades 7-8, D. Russell Parks Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 59%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D. Russell Parks Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
D. Russell Parks Junior High School's student population of 851 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of D. Russell Parks Junior High School is 0.66, 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)59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend D. Russell Parks Junior High School?
851 students attend D. Russell Parks Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of D. Russell Parks Junior High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D. Russell Parks Junior High School?
D. Russell Parks Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does D. Russell Parks Junior High School offer ?
D. Russell Parks Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is D. Russell Parks Junior High School part of?
D. Russell Parks Junior High School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.
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