Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, General Grant 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: General Grant Middle serves the southwest part of Reedley, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
General Grant Middle School's student population of 526 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Rankings
General Grant 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 General Grant Middle School is 0.12, 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
#2927 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Grizzlies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Grant Middle School's ranking?
General Grant Middle School is ranked #2927 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend General Grant Middle School?
526 students attend General Grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of General Grant Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General Grant Middle School?
General Grant Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does General Grant Middle School offer ?
General Grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is General Grant Middle School part of?
General Grant Middle School is part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
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