Serving 408 students in grades 7-8, Los Arboles 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 is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Los Arboles Middle serves the northern part of its school district in Marina, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Los Arboles Middle School's student population of 408 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Los Arboles Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Arboles Middle School is 0.57, 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
#7777 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
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 is Los Arboles Middle School's ranking?
Los Arboles Middle School is ranked #7777 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Los Arboles Middle School often compared to?
Los Arboles Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula, Henry F. Kammann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Arboles Middle School?
408 students attend Los Arboles Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Los Arboles Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Arboles Middle School?
Los Arboles Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Arboles Middle School offer ?
Los Arboles Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Los Arboles Middle School part of?
Los Arboles Middle School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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