Pleasanton Middle School
Tel:
(925)426-4390
- Pleasanton Middle School serves 1,283 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Pleasanton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Pleasanton Middle School's student population of 1,283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,283 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pleasanton Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pleasanton Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #484 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 34% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 47% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasanton Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pleasanton Middle School is Village High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harvest Park Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasanton Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 678 students
0.3 miles
5301 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-3772 0.3 K-5 678 - Pleasanton Village High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
0.4 miles
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-4260 0.4 9-12 101 - Pleasanton Amador Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2648 students
0.9 miles
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)461-6100 0.9 9-12 2648 - Pleasanton Valley View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 652 students
1.0 miles
480 Adams Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-4230 1.0 K-5 652 - Pleasanton Alisal Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 574 students
1.2 miles
1454 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-4200 1.2 K-5 574
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