Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate ranks 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 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate's student population of 775 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
775 students attend Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate offer ?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate part of?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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