Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Earlimart 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Earlimart Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Earlimart, CA, encompassing approximately 90.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest distance of 8.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earlimart Middle School's student population of 479 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Earlimart 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 Earlimart Middle School is 0.08, 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
#8587 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earlimart Middle School's ranking?
Earlimart Middle School is ranked #8587 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Earlimart Middle School often compared to?
Earlimart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earlimart Elementary School, Delano High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Earlimart Middle School?
479 students attend Earlimart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Earlimart Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Earlimart Middle School?
Earlimart Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Earlimart Middle School offer ?
Earlimart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Earlimart Middle School part of?
Earlimart Middle School is part of Earlimart Elementary School District.
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