Bernice Ayer Middle School vs. Shorecliffs Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Bernice Ayer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Shorecliffs 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
803 students
766 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
269
266
Grade 7 Students
289
243
Grade 8 Students
245
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
38%
31%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
55%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%