Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School vs. Fernando Rivera Intermediate
Should I attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School or Fernando Rivera Intermediate? 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 641 students in grades 6-8, Thomas R. Pollicita 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades 6-8, Fernando Rivera Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
641 students
487 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2644 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1584 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
218
159
Grade 7 Students
192
165
Grade 8 Students
231
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
69%
% Hispanic
52%
19%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
