El Cerrito Middle School
Tel:
(951) 736-3216
El Cerrito Middle School serves 1,158 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
El Cerrito Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
El Cerrito Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
El Cerrito Middle School's student population of 1,158 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,158 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
El Cerrito Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of El Cerrito Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2267 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 37% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Corona-Norco Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to El Cerrito Middle School is Santiago High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Citrus Hills Intermediate (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Orange Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Corona Santiago High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,738 students
1.2 miles
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5600 1.2 9-12 3,738 - Corona Orange Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 705 students
1.4 miles
1350 Valencia Rd.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3455 1.4 K-6 705 - Corona Susan B. Anthony Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 853 students
1.5 miles
2665 Gilbert Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5655 1.5 K-6 853 - Corona Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 852 students
1.6 miles
1750 Spyglass Dr.
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 739-5820 1.6 K-6 852 - Corona Centennial High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,108 students
1.9 miles
1820 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5670 1.9 9-12 3,108
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