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Los Tules Middle School vs. Cherry Avenue Middle School

Should you attend Los Tules Middle School or Cherry Avenue 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
Los Tules Middle School
801 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Cherry Avenue Middle School
540 North Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Los Tules 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 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, Cherry Avenue 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
619 students
456 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Los Tules 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Los Tules Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherry Avenue Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Los Tules 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Los Tules Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulare City 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

#6448 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8575 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Los Tules 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
11%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Tules Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Tules Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Tules Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulare City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Los Tules Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cherry Avenue Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
128
56
Grade 7 Students
233
229
Grade 8 Students
258
171

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Los Tules Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulare City 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 American Indian at Cherry Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Los Tules Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
88%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Los Tules Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Los Tules Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Los Tules Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulare City 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Los Tules Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherry Avenue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulare City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Los Tules Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulare City 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
72%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Los Tules Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulare City 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
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Los Tules Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulare City 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 Cherry Avenue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulare City 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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