Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Gray Avenue 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gray Avenue Middle serves the northern part of Yuba City, CA, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gray Avenue Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gray Avenue Middle 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 Gray Avenue Middle School is 0.52, 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
#8262 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Avenue Middle School's ranking?
Gray Avenue Middle School is ranked #8262 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gray Avenue Middle School?
655 students attend Gray Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gray Avenue Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gray Avenue Middle School?
Gray Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gray Avenue Middle School offer ?
Gray Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gray Avenue Middle School part of?
Gray Avenue Middle School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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