Fred T. Korematsu Middle School serves 677 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School's student population of 677 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fred T. Korematsu Middle School is 0.76, 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)39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fred T. Korematsu Middle School?
677 students attend Fred T. Korematsu Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Fred T. Korematsu Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred T. Korematsu Middle School?
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fred T. Korematsu Middle School offer ?
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fred T. Korematsu Middle School part of?
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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