Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hinkley Elementary Middle School ranks in the top 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 was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Hinkley Elementary Middle School?
276 students attend Hinkley Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hinkley Elementary Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinkley Elementary Middle School?
Hinkley Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hinkley Elementary Middle School offer ?
Hinkley Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hinkley Elementary Middle School part of?
Hinkley Elementary Middle School is part of Barstow Unified School District.
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