Public middle schools in California achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 47% (2023).
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 Elkhorn with 98%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 83%
98%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 88%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in California (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elkhorn
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 4-8
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oxford Academy
Math: 97% | 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: #33.
Carmenita Middle School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 7-8
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-8
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Bellflower High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 7-12
15301 S. Mcnab Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Mayfair High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 7-12
6000 N. Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-8
4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-8
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
La Entrada Middle School
Math: 84% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 4-8
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Rank: #1212.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Math: 92% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: K-8
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Redwood Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Rank: #2020.
Piedmont Middle School
Math: 77% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ocsa High School
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 7-12
1010 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ralston Intermediate
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-12
4999 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 7-12
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Fallsvale
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-8
40600 Valley Of The Falls Dr.
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909) 794-8630
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909) 794-8630
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 6-12
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Hume Lake Charter
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-12
64144 Hume Lake Rd.
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Hume, CA 93628
(559) 305-7565
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 7-12
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Public Safety Academy
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 5-12
230 Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 421-3933
Rank: #3131.
Huntington Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-8
1700 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Del Mar Middle School
Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-8
105 Avenida Miraflores
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-1468
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-1468
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-8
480 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
Math: 60% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 4-12
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Woodside Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: K-8
3195 Woodside Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 851-1571
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 851-1571
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