Nestor Language Charter vs. Southwest Middle School
Should I attend Nestor Language Charter or Southwest 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
Overview
Serving 1,042 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nestor Language Charter 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 28% (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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades 7-8, Southwest 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
7-8
Total Students
1,042 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2342 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3210 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
134
-
Grade 1 Students
114
-
Grade 2 Students
117
-
Grade 3 Students
106
-
Grade 4 Students
114
-
Grade 5 Students
112
-
Grade 6 Students
116
-
Grade 7 Students
111
211
Grade 8 Students
118
251
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
95%
85%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
4%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
