Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, El Portal Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Portal Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Escalon school district, covering approximately 161.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 6.3 miles and the furthest edge located 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Portal Middle School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
El Portal Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Portal Middle School is 0.55, 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
#4365 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
44%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Portal Middle School's ranking?
El Portal Middle School is ranked #4365 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Portal Middle School?
587 students attend El Portal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of El Portal Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Portal Middle School?
El Portal Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Portal Middle School offer ?
El Portal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Portal Middle School part of?
El Portal Middle School is part of Escalon Unified School District.
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