Pacoima Middle School serves 1,034 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pacoima Middle School's student population of 1,034 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,034 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pacoima Middle School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Pacoima Middle School often compared to?
Pacoima Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheshire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacoima Middle School?
1,034 students attend Pacoima Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pacoima Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacoima Middle School?
Pacoima Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pacoima Middle School offer ?
Pacoima Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pacoima Middle School part of?
Pacoima Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 2/11/2020
Not professional at all. This school doesn't take threats seriously. Had to contact the district involved to get this school to do their job. So sad.
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