Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School vs. Ernest Lawrence Middle School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,584 students in grades 6-8, Gaspar De Portola Charter 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,120 students in grades 6-8, Ernest Lawrence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 87% 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
1,584 students
1,120 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
513
329
Grade 7 Students
526
372
Grade 8 Students
545
419
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
22%
% Hispanic
31%
56%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
47%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
