Natomas Middle School serves 661 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natomas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Natomas Middle School's student population of 661 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
661 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Natomas Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
18%
12%

Hispanic
30%
56%

Black
29%
5%

White
9%
22%

Hawaiian
3%
n/a

Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Natomas Middle School?
661 students attend Natomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Natomas Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natomas Middle School?
Natomas Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Natomas Middle School offer ?
Natomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Natomas Middle School part of?
Natomas Middle School is part of Natomas Unified School District.
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