Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Denair 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Denair Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Denair school district, encompassing approximately 56.4 square miles in and around Denair, CA. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 4.5 miles, with the furthest edge reaching up to 15.9 miles, making for a typical drive of 10-12 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denair Middle School's student population of 298 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denair 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 Denair Middle School is 0.57, 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
#7654 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denair Middle School's ranking?
Denair Middle School is ranked #7654 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Denair Middle School?
298 students attend Denair Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Denair Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denair Middle School?
Denair Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Denair Middle School offer ?
Denair Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denair Middle School part of?
Denair Middle School is part of Denair Unified School District.
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