Rancho San Justo

1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, Rancho San Justo 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : Rancho San Justo serves the southern part of Hollister, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 25.4 square miles. Most students live within a 1.7-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 5.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rancho San Justo's student population of 653 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
653 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Rancho San Justo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho San Justo is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7229 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

14%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
79%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
11%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
89%
0.36

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
27.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rancho San Justo's ranking?
Rancho San Justo is ranked #7229 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho San Justo often compared to?
Rancho San Justois often viewed alongside schools like Maze Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho San Justo?
653 students attend Rancho San Justo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rancho San Justo students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho San Justo?
Rancho San Justo has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho San Justo offer ?
Rancho San Justo offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rancho San Justo part of?
Rancho San Justo is part of Hollister School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : Rancho San Justo serves the southern part of Hollister, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 25.4 square miles. Most students live within a 1.7-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 5.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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