Pleasanton Middle School
Tel:
(925)426-4390
- Pleasanton Middle School serves 1,238 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.
- Pleasanton Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 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%.
Top Placements
Pleasanton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- 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 grown by 9% 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 5% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #447 out of 9584 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| 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 | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 34% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 45% | 23% |
| 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasanton Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 675 students
0.3 miles
5301 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-3772 0.3 K-5 675 - Pleasanton Village High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 109 students
0.4 miles
4645 Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-4260 0.4 9-12 109 - Pleasanton Amador Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2673 students
0.9 miles
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)461-6100 0.9 9-12 2673 - Pleasanton Valley View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 645 students
1.0 miles
480 Adams Way
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-4230 1.0 K-5 645 - Pleasanton Alisal Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 622 students
1.2 miles
1454 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-4200 1.2 K-5 622
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