Daniel Webster Middle School vs. Palms Middle School
Should I attend Daniel Webster Middle School or Palms Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Daniel Webster Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Palms Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Daniel Webster Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,265 students in grades 6-8, Palms Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
393 students
1,265 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
121
446
Grade 7 Students
137
387
Grade 8 Students
135
432
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
67%
43%
% Black
24%
24%
% White
6%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
