Olympus Junior High School serves 532 students in grades 7-8.
Olympus Junior High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympus Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Olympus Junior High School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympus Junior High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Olympus Junior High School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
56%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Olympus Junior High School's ranking?
Olympus Junior High School is ranked #290 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Olympus Junior High School?
532 students attend Olympus Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Olympus Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympus Junior High School?
Olympus Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Olympus Junior High School offer ?
Olympus Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Olympus Junior High School part of?
Olympus Junior High School is part of Eureka Union School District.
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