William Mendenhall Middle School vs. Junction K-8
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
William Mendenhall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 896 students in grades 6-8, William Mendenhall Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction K-8 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
896 students
863 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2339 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
-
60
Grade 2 Students
-
68
Grade 3 Students
-
60
Grade 4 Students
-
82
Grade 5 Students
-
59
Grade 6 Students
306
152
Grade 7 Students
280
160
Grade 8 Students
310
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
72%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
51%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
