Ray Wiltsey Middle School
Ray Wiltsey Middle School serves 925 students in grades 6-8.
Ray Wiltsey Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 35% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ray Wiltsey Middle School's student population of 925 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
925 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ray Wiltsey Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ray Wiltsey Middle School is 0.21, 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
#6968 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ray Wiltsey Middle School?
925 students attend Ray Wiltsey Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
89% of Ray Wiltsey Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray Wiltsey Middle School?
Ray Wiltsey Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ray Wiltsey Middle School offer ?
Ray Wiltsey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 30, 2023 (Thursday)
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