Olive Peirce Middle School

1521 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 716 students in grades 7-8, Olive Peirce Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Olive Peirce Middle School's student population of 716 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Olive Peirce Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Peirce Middle School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3677 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
28%
33%
55%
47%
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olive Peirce Middle School's ranking?
Olive Peirce Middle School is ranked #3677 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Olive Peirce Middle School?
716 students attend Olive Peirce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Olive Peirce Middle School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Peirce Middle School?
Olive Peirce Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olive Peirce Middle School offer ?
Olive Peirce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Olive Peirce Middle School part of?
Olive Peirce Middle School is part of Ramona City Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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