George K. Porter Middle School vs. Patrick Henry Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,043 students in grades 6-8, George K. Porter 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 30%).
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 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,036 students in grades 6-8, Patrick Henry 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
1,043 students
1,036 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
294
324
Grade 7 Students
372
332
Grade 8 Students
377
380
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
7%
% Hispanic
76%
73%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
9%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
