John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies serves 1,167 students in grades 6-8.
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's student population of 1,167 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies 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
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's ranking?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies?
1,167 students attend John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies offer ?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies part of?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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