Serving 283 students in grades 6-8, Para Los Ninos 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 8%
- Reading Proficiency: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Para Los Ninos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Para Los Ninos Middle School's student population of 283 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Para Los Ninos Middle School is 0.13, 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)8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Para Los Ninos Middle School?
283 students attend Para Los Ninos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Para Los Ninos Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Para Los Ninos Middle School?
Para Los Ninos Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Para Los Ninos Middle School offer ?
Para Los Ninos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Para Los Ninos Middle School part of?
Para Los Ninos Middle School is part of Para Los Ninos Middle School District.
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