Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Piedmont Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Piedmont Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piedmont Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Middle School is 0.69, 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
#173 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Middle School's ranking?
Piedmont Middle School is ranked #173 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Piedmont Middle School?
532 students attend Piedmont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Piedmont Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont Middle School?
Piedmont Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Piedmont Middle School offer ?
Piedmont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Piedmont Middle School part of?
Piedmont Middle School is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.
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