Serving 944 students in grades 6-8, Pleasanton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasanton Middle serves the southeastern part of Pleasanton, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 17.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically can drive to the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the average distance to the zone edge being about 2.5 miles and the furthest edge located 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasanton 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
School Overview
Pleasanton Middle School's student population of 944 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
944 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasanton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasanton Middle School is 0.70, 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
#955 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
43%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasanton Middle School's ranking?
Pleasanton Middle School is ranked #955 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pleasanton Middle School often compared to?
Pleasanton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas S. Hart Middle School, Harvest Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pleasanton Middle School?
944 students attend Pleasanton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pleasanton Middle School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasanton Middle School?
Pleasanton Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasanton Middle School offer ?
Pleasanton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pleasanton Middle School part of?
Pleasanton Middle School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.
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