El Cerrito Middle School serves 930 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 47%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Cerrito Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
El Cerrito Middle School's student population of 930 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Cerrito Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are El Cerrito Middle School often compared to?
El Cerrito Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus Hills Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend El Cerrito Middle School?
930 students attend El Cerrito Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of El Cerrito Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Cerrito Middle School?
El Cerrito Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Cerrito Middle School offer ?
El Cerrito Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Cerrito Middle School part of?
El Cerrito Middle School is part of Corona-Norco Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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