De Portola Middle School vs. Farb Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
De Portola Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Farb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 666 students in grades 6-8, De Portola 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, Farb Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
666 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
205
158
Grade 7 Students
200
151
Grade 8 Students
261
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
34%
36%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
32%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
33%