Serving 216 students in grades 6-8, Lee Mathson Middle School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
6%
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lee Mathson Middle School?
216 students attend Lee Mathson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lee Mathson Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Mathson Middle School?
Lee Mathson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lee Mathson Middle School offer ?
Lee Mathson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lee Mathson Middle School part of?
Lee Mathson Middle School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
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