Serving 724 students in grades 7-9, Granger Junior High School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Granger Junior High serves the northwest part of National City, CA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granger Junior High School's student population of 724 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
724 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Granger Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granger Junior High School is 0.46, 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
#5896 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Granger Junior High School's ranking?
Granger Junior High School is ranked #5896 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Granger Junior High School often compared to?
Granger Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like National City Middle School, Sweetwater High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Granger Junior High School?
724 students attend Granger Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Granger Junior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granger Junior High School?
Granger Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granger Junior High School offer ?
Granger Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Granger Junior High School part of?
Granger Junior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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