Frank M. Wright Middle School
Frank M. Wright Middle School serves 1,012 students in grades 6-8.
Frank M. Wright Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank M. Wright Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,012 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frank M. Wright Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Frank M. Wright Middle School is 0.24, 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
#2340 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Frank M. Wright Middle School?
1,012 students attend Frank M. Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Frank M. Wright Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank M. Wright Middle School?
Frank M. Wright Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Frank M. Wright Middle School offer ?
Frank M. Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Frank M. Wright Middle School part of?
Frank M. Wright Middle School is part of Imperial Unified School District.
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