Hesperia Junior High School vs. Ranchero Middle School
Should I attend Hesperia Junior High School or Ranchero 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
Hesperia Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Ranchero Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,116 students in grades 7-8, Hesperia Junior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,118 students in grades 7-8, Ranchero 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,116 students
1,118 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2734 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
541
536
Grade 8 Students
575
582
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
81%
69%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
10%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
