David Starr Jordan Middle School
Tel:
(818) 558-4622
- David Starr Jordan Middle School serves 1,062 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- David Starr Jordan Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
David Starr Jordan Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- David Starr Jordan Middle School's student population of 1,062 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,062 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
- David Starr Jordan Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of David Starr Jordan Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2867 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 40% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to David Starr Jordan Middle School is Burroughs High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Burbank Usd Community Day (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walt Disney Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank Walt Disney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 417 students
0.1 miles
1220 W. Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5385 0.1 K-5 417 - Burbank Burroughs High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,582 students
0.4 miles
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4777 0.4 9-12 2,582 - Burbank Thomas Edison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 559 students
0.7 miles
2110 W. Chestnut St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4644 0.7 K-5 559 - Burbank William Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 482 students
0.9 miles
349 W. Valencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5477 0.9 K-5 482 - Burbank Burbank High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,554 students
1.0 miles
902 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4700 1.0 9-12 2,554
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