Serving 769 students in grades 7-8, Divisadero 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Divisadero Middle serves the southeast part of Visalia, CA, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Divisadero Middle School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
769 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Divisadero 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 Divisadero Middle School is 0.39, 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
#6695 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/02/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Divisadero Middle School's ranking?
Divisadero Middle School is ranked #6695 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Divisadero Middle School often compared to?
Divisadero Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Acres Middle School, La Joya Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Divisadero Middle School?
769 students attend Divisadero Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Divisadero Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Divisadero Middle School?
Divisadero Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Divisadero Middle School offer ?
Divisadero Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Divisadero Middle School part of?
Divisadero Middle School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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