Pleasanton Middle School
Pleasanton Middle School serves 1,238 students in grades 6-8.
Pleasanton Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pleasanton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pleasanton Middle School's student population of 1,238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,238 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pleasanton Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pleasanton Middle School is 0.67, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #563 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 34% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 45% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasanton Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasanton Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 675 students10
0.3 miles
5301 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-3772 0.3 K-5 675 - Pleasanton Village High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 109 students10
0.4 miles
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4260 0.4 9-12 109 - Pleasanton Amador Valley High School Math: 70% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,673 students10
0.9 miles
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100 0.9 9-12 2,673 - Pleasanton Valley View Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 645 students10
1.0 miles
480 Adams Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4230 1 K-5 645 - Pleasanton Alisal Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 622 students10
1.2 miles
1454 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4200 1.2 K-5 622
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