Joseph George Middle School vs. William Sheppard Middle School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Joseph George Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 422 students in grades 6-8, Joseph George 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 503 students in grades 6-8, William Sheppard 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 41% (which is lower 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 99% 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
422 students
503 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
122
169
Grade 7 Students
148
153
Grade 8 Students
152
181
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
36%
% Hispanic
84%
59%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
18%