Serving 1,161 students in grades 7-8, Santiago Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santiago Middle School's student population of 1,161 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santiago Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santiago Middle School often compared to?
Santiago Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Rancho Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santiago Middle School?
1,161 students attend Santiago Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Santiago Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santiago Middle School?
Santiago Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santiago Middle School offer ?
Santiago Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Santiago Middle School part of?
Santiago Middle School is part of Santiago Middle School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day- all periods
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
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