Serving 941 students in grades 5-8, Ruth Musser Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruth Musser Middle serves the eastern part of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Musser Middle School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
941 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Respect, Responsibility, Readiness ... Creating Lifelong Learners
School Rankings
Ruth Musser Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Musser Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#3004 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Ruth Musser Middle School's ranking?
Ruth Musser Middle School is ranked #3004 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ruth Musser Middle School often compared to?
Ruth Musser Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cucamonga Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ruth Musser Middle School?
941 students attend Ruth Musser Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ruth Musser Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Musser Middle School?
Ruth Musser Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ruth Musser Middle School offer ?
Ruth Musser Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ruth Musser Middle School part of?
Ruth Musser Middle School is part of Central Elementary School District.
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