Iron Horse Middle School vs. Pine Valley Middle School
Should I attend Iron Horse Middle School or Pine Valley 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
Iron Horse Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pine Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,020 students in grades 6-8, Iron Horse Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 924 students in grades 6-8, Pine Valley Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,020 students
924 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
27:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
339
309
Grade 7 Students
320
313
Grade 8 Students
361
302
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
41%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
30%
36%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%