D. Russell Parks Junior High School serves 939 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- 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 939 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of D. Russell Parks Junior High School is 0.69, 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
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 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?
939 students attend D. Russell Parks Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of D. Russell Parks Junior High School students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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