Gladstone Middle School is a middle school located at 1340 North Enid Avenue in Covina, California, United States. It is part of the Azusa Unified School District. The athletic teams of Gladstone Middle School are known as the Gladiators and compete in the San Gabriel Valley Middle School Sports League.
Serving 1,420 students in grades 6-8, Gladstone Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gladstone Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Gladstone Middle School's student population of 1,420 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2023
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Gladstone Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladstone Middle School is 0.17, 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
#5525 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gladiators
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladstone Middle School's ranking?
Gladstone Middle School is ranked #5525 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gladstone Middle School often compared to?
Gladstone Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Azusa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gladstone Middle School?
1,420 students attend Gladstone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gladstone Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladstone Middle School?
Gladstone Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gladstone Middle School offer ?
Gladstone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gladstone Middle School part of?
Gladstone Middle School is part of Azusa Unified School District.
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