Ruth Musser Middle School
Tel:
(909)980-1230
- Ruth Musser Middle School serves 981 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Ruth Musser Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Ruth Musser Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ruth Musser Middle School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 981 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ruth Musser Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ruth Musser Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2873 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ruth Musser Middle School is Baldy View Rop (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vineyard Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dona Merced Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cucamonga Dona Merced Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
0.5 miles
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)980-1600 0.5 K-5 580 - Rancho Cucamonga Coyote Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 717 students
0.6 miles
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)980-4743 0.6 K-4 717 - Ontario Baldy View Rop Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
1501 S. Bon View Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(909)947-3400 0.8 9-12 n/a - Rancho Cucamonga Terra Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 869 students
1.0 miles
7497 Mountain View Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)945-5715 1.0 K-5 869 - Rancho Cucamonga Victoria Groves Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 575 students
1.0 miles
10950 Emerson
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909)484-5070 1.0 K-6 575
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