Serving 450 students in grades 6-8, Rancho Minerva 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 was 4% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#9425 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Minerva Middle School's ranking?
Rancho Minerva Middle School is ranked #9425 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Minerva Middle School?
450 students attend Rancho Minerva Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rancho Minerva Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Minerva Middle School?
Rancho Minerva Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Minerva Middle School offer ?
Rancho Minerva Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rancho Minerva Middle School part of?
Rancho Minerva Middle School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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