Pleasanton Middle School serves 1,042 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 69%
- Reading Proficiency: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasanton Middle School's student population of 1,042 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,042 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pleasanton 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pleasanton Middle School often compared to?
Pleasanton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvest Park Middle School, Thomas S. Hart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pleasanton Middle School?
1,042 students attend Pleasanton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pleasanton Middle School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasanton Middle School?
Pleasanton Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than 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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