Rancho Medanos Junior High School serves 832 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Medanos Junior High School's student population of 832 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
832 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rancho Medanos Junior High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
5%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Medanos Junior High School?
832 students attend Rancho Medanos Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rancho Medanos Junior High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Medanos Junior High School?
Rancho Medanos Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rancho Medanos Junior High School offer ?
Rancho Medanos Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rancho Medanos Junior High School part of?
Rancho Medanos Junior High School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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