Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, Maze 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 28% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maze Middle serves the northern part of Hollister, CA, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maze Middle School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maze 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 Maze Middle School is 0.29, 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
#7825 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Maze Middle School's ranking?
Maze Middle School is ranked #7825 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maze Middle School often compared to?
Maze Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho San Justo 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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maze Middle School?
580 students attend Maze Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Maze Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maze Middle School?
Maze Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maze Middle School offer ?
Maze Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maze Middle School part of?
Maze Middle School is part of Hollister School District.
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