Willis Jepson Middle School vs. Golden West Middle School
Should I attend Willis Jepson Middle School or Golden West 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
Top Rankings
Willis Jepson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Golden West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 879 students in grades 7-8, Willis Jepson 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 722 students in grades 7-8, Golden West 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
879 students
722 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
435
357
Grade 8 Students
444
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
15%
% Hispanic
43%
25%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
39%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
17%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
19%
