Los Nietos Middle School serves 298 students in grades 7-8.
Los Nietos Middle School placed 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Nietos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Los Nietos Middle School's student population of 298 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
298 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Los Nietos Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Los Nietos Middle School is 0.10, 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
#2099 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
95%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
2%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

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 is Los Nietos Middle School's ranking?
Los Nietos Middle School is ranked #2099 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Nietos Middle School?
298 students attend Los Nietos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Los Nietos Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Nietos Middle School?
Los Nietos Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Nietos Middle School offer ?
Los Nietos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Los Nietos Middle School part of?
Los Nietos Middle School is part of Los Nietos School District.
School Calendar
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SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
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