Sandburg Middle School
Tel:
(626)852-4530
- Sandburg Middle School serves 870 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Sandburg Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sandburg Middle School's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 870 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sandburg Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sandburg Middle School is 0.60, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2032 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 33% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendora Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sandburg Middle School is Whitcomb Continuation High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Foothill Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Fetra Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendora La Fetra Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 709 students
0.3 miles
547 W. Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741
(626)852-4566 0.3 K-5 709 - Glendora Stanton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
0.9 miles
725 S. Vecino Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626)852-4604 0.9 K-5 554 - Azusa W. R. Powell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 233 students
1.1 miles
1035 E. Mauna Loa
Azusa, CA 91702
(626)633-8500 1.1 K-5 233 - Glendora Whitcomb Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 51 students
1.2 miles
350 W. Mauna Loa Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626)852-4550 1.2 9-12 51 - Azusa Henry Dalton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 277 students
1.3 miles
500 E. 10th St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626)815-5245 1.3 K-5 277
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