Top 10 Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in California (2022)
Public middle schools in California achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 50% (2022).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School with ≥99%.
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in California (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Millikan Science Technical Engineering And Math (STEM) Magnet
Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
(1)
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 6-12
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1662
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1662
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oxford Academy
Math: 96% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #44.
RLA Proficiency: 97%
Grades: 4-8
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Rank: #55.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
Math: 96% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #66.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
(1)
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #77.
Riverside Stem Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mount Vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #88.
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #99.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-8
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Rank: #1010.
William Hopkins Junior High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 7-8
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Richardson Prep High School
Magnet School
Math: 83% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
455 S. K St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6438
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
Math: 76% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-12
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Rank: #1313.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-8
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 7-8
100 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-8
1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7206
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 7-12
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 7-12
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-8
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Corte Madera
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 4-8
4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-8
555 E. Belgravia
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2640
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-8
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: K-8
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1270
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1270
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Piedmont Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Redwood Middle School
Math: 89% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Vista Verde
Math: 81% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: K-8
6 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-6350
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Woodside Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: K-8
3195 Woodside Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 851-1571
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 851-1571
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Learning Post High (alternative)
Alternative School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-8338
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-8338
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 4-8
7900 S. Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-12
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.,
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 496-8778
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 496-8778
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Oak Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Pacific Trails Middle School
Math: 83% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 7-8
5975 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
11611 E. Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Rank: #35 - 4335. - 43.
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 7-8
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221
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