Serving 953 students in grades 6-8, North Mountain 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 953 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Mountain Middle serves the southeast part of San Jacinto, CA, covering an area of approximately 33.3 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Mountain Middle School's student population of 953 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
953 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Huskies…Learning today, Leading tomorrow!
School Rankings
North Mountain 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 North Mountain Middle School is 0.37, 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
#8235 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 North Mountain Middle School's ranking?
North Mountain Middle School is ranked #8235 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend North Mountain Middle School?
953 students attend North Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of North Mountain Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Mountain Middle School?
North Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Mountain Middle School offer ?
North Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Mountain Middle School part of?
North Mountain Middle School is part of San Jacinto Unified School District.
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