Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School (Closed 2005)

Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School serves 513 students in grades 7-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School District Name
Turlock Joint Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School?
513 students attend Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School?
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School offer ?
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School part of?
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School is part of Turlock Joint Elementary School District.

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