Middle College High School

2600 Mission Bell Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (510) 215-3881

www.wccusd.net

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Middle College High School serves 297 students in grades 9-12.

Middle College High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Middle College High School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

297 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Middle College High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Middle College High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#136 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

30:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Middle College High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

35%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Middle College High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

49%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Middle College High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

Graduation Rate

≥95%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Middle College High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middle College High School's ranking?

Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Middle College High School?

The graduation rate of Middle College High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Middle College High School?

297 students attend Middle College High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Middle College High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle College High School?

Middle College High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Middle College High School offer ?

Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Middle College High School part of?

Middle College High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education