Serving 606 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho San Justo's student population of 606 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rancho San Justo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho San Justo is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6594 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 #6594 out of 9,602 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
606 students attend Rancho San Justo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rancho San Justo students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
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.
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