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Goddard Middle School vs. Sandburg Middle School

Should you attend Goddard Middle School or Sandburg Middle School? 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
Goddard Middle School
859 East Sierra Madre Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Sandburg Middle School
819 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Goddard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 736 students in grades 6-8, Goddard 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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 682 students in grades 6-8, Sandburg 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 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
736 students
682 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Goddard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goddard Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandburg Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Goddard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Goddard Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendora Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendora Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1304 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#2983 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Goddard Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandburg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
40%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goddard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendora Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendora Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goddard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendora Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandburg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendora Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Goddard Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sandburg Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
258
223
Grade 7 Students
233
209
Grade 8 Students
245
250

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Goddard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Goddard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Goddard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Goddard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Goddard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandburg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendora Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Goddard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendora Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendora Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Goddard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendora Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendora Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Goddard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendora Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandburg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendora Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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