Fred Newhart Middle School vs. La Paz Intermediate
Should you attend Fred Newhart Middle School or La Paz Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fred Newhart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
La Paz Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,105 students in grades 6-8, Fred Newhart 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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades 7-8, La Paz Intermediate 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
1,105 students
713 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1238 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1199 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
377
-
Grade 7 Students
388
337
Grade 8 Students
340
376
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
31%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
42%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
12%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%