Musser (Ruth) Middle School serves 1,083 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,083 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Musser (Ruth) Middle School?
1,083 students attend Musser (Ruth) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Musser (Ruth) Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Musser (Ruth) Middle School?
Musser (Ruth) Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Musser (Ruth) Middle School offer ?
Musser (Ruth) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Musser (Ruth) Middle School part of?
Musser (Ruth) Middle School is part of Central Elementary School District.
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