Serving 109 students in grades 6-8, Junction Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
13%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Junction Intermediate?
109 students attend Junction Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Junction Intermediate students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction Intermediate?
Junction Intermediate has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Junction Intermediate offer ?
Junction Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Junction Intermediate part of?
Junction Intermediate is part of Junction Elementary School District.
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