Serving 381 students in grades 7-8, Lovonya Dejean 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 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lovonya DeJean Middle serves the southwest part of Richmond, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lovonya Dejean Middle School's student population of 381 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
School Rankings
Lovonya Dejean 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 Lovonya Dejean Middle School is 0.36, 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
#9419 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovonya Dejean Middle School's ranking?
Lovonya Dejean Middle School is ranked #9419 out of 9,523 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lovonya Dejean Middle School?
381 students attend Lovonya Dejean Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lovonya Dejean Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% 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 Lovonya Dejean Middle School?
Lovonya Dejean Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lovonya Dejean Middle School offer ?
Lovonya Dejean Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lovonya Dejean Middle School part of?
Lovonya Dejean Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lovonya Dejean Middle School located?
Lovonya Dejean Middle School is located in the Pullman neighborhood of Richmond, CA.
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