Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Johnson 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Johnson Middle serves the northern part of Westminster, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson Middle School's student population of 505 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering life-long learners
School Rankings
Johnson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Middle School is 0.53, 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
#4623 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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)25.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Johnson Middle School's ranking?
Johnson Middle School is ranked #4623 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Johnson Middle School often compared to?
Johnson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Johnson Middle School?
505 students attend Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Johnson Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Middle School?
Johnson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Johnson Middle School offer ?
Johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Johnson Middle School part of?
Johnson Middle School is part of Westminster School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Johnson middle was the best school i ever went to. I was a student here in the years of 96-99 & even graduated from 8th grade. I loved all my teachers that i had through those years so i am proudly to say that johnson middle is my #1 school.
5 10/10/2025
I've been going to this school for two years. The standards for each class is great, we learn alot in one year. Majority of teachers are fun, and the classrooms are kept tidy. Music program has been great here for a long time, though I think the new Music Appreciation classes should be removed because we only have 5 music groups(mostly Strings, Beginning Band), and the instrumental enrollment is low again. But overall great.
2 10/10/2025
I absolutely DESPISE it! The bullying, unclean campus, lenient staff, rude office people, what more an you ask for in a school? Most the teachers are really nice, as is the librarian. But the bullying! The cursing, stealing, ect.! There are kids there who make out and steal stuff and curse! The cursing is unbearable. And do the teachers say anything? Nope! -10 out of 100.
5 10/10/2025
All the new electives are really cool. The Robotics, Drones and Lego classes give students a lot of great choices. Mr. Carey and Mr. Schammann do a great job of making JMS fun.
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