Pala Middle School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%) for the 2009-10 school year.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
28%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
36%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
2%
1%
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Asian
(09-10)
18%
11%
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Hispanic
(09-10)
75%
50%
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Black
(09-10)
3%
7%
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White
(09-10)
1%
27%
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Hawaiian
(09-10)
1%
1%
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Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
78%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Pala Middle School?
400 students attend Pala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pala Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Pala Middle School offer ?
Pala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pala Middle School part of?
Pala Middle School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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