Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School vs. Bella Vista Middle School
Should I attend Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School or Bella Vista 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
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Bella Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,316 students in grades 6-8, Dorothy Mcelhinney 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,365 students in grades 6-8, Bella Vista Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
1,316 students
1,365 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
424
454
Grade 7 Students
432
465
Grade 8 Students
460
446
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
39%
40%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
35%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%