Serving 88 students in grades 7-8, Miranda Junior High 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miranda Junior High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miranda Junior High 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 Miranda Junior High School is 0.55, 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
#8933 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 Miranda Junior High School's ranking?
Miranda Junior High School is ranked #8933 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Miranda Junior High School often compared to?
Miranda Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osprey Learning Center (Alternative) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Miranda Junior High School?
88 students attend Miranda Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Miranda Junior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miranda Junior High School?
Miranda Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Miranda Junior High School offer ?
Miranda Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Miranda Junior High School part of?
Miranda Junior High School is part of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District.
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