Newton Middle School vs. Orange Grove Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Newton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades 6-8, Orange Grove 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
591 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
194
94
Grade 7 Students
195
111
Grade 8 Students
202
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
84%
90%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
15%