William Sheppard Middle School vs. Joseph George Middle School
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School Overview
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Joseph George Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 503 students in grades 6-8, William Sheppard 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 422 students in grades 6-8, Joseph George 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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
503 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
169
122
Grade 7 Students
153
148
Grade 8 Students
181
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
36%
10%
% Hispanic
59%
84%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
14%