Hans Christensen Middle School
Hans Christensen Middle School serves 781 students in grades 6-8.
Hans Christensen Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Hans Christensen Middle School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 781 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hans Christensen Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hans Christensen Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5111 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Menifee Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hans Christensen Middle School is Santa Rosa Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ethan A Chase Middle School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sun City Ethan A Chase Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,232 student10
1.3 miles
28100 Calm Horizon Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 926-9244 1.3 6-8 1,232 - Sun City Mesa View Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 897 students10
1.9 miles
27227 Heritage Lake Dr.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 723-1284 1.9 K-5 897 - Sun City Romoland Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 431 students10
1.9 miles
25890 Antelope Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-2910 1.9 K-5 431 - Menifee Freedom Crest Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 727 students10
2.1 miles
29282 Menifee Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 679-5285 2.1 K-5 727 - Sun City Ridgemoor Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 639 students10
2.4 miles
25455 Ridgemoor Rd.
Sun City, CA 92586
(951) 672-6450 2.4 K-5 639
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