Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Hercules Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hercules Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hercules Middle School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hercules Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hercules Middle School often compared to?
Hercules Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hercules Middle School?
619 students attend Hercules Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hercules Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hercules Middle School?
Hercules Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hercules Middle School offer ?
Hercules Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hercules Middle School part of?
Hercules Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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