Serving 982 students in grades 6-8, Park 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Middle School's student population of 982 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Park Middle 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Park Middle School often compared to?
Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antioch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Park Middle School?
982 students attend Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Middle School?
Park Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Park Middle School offer ?
Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Park Middle School part of?
Park Middle School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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