Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Sinaloa 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sinaloa Middle serves students in the southwest part of Simi Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most families are about 5-10 minutes away, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school's edge, and the furthest point being around 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sinaloa Middle School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sinaloa 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 Sinaloa Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4481 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sabers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinaloa Middle School's ranking?
Sinaloa Middle School is ranked #4481 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sinaloa Middle School often compared to?
Sinaloa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Middle School, Valley View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sinaloa Middle School?
843 students attend Sinaloa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sinaloa Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sinaloa Middle School?
Sinaloa Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sinaloa Middle School offer ?
Sinaloa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sinaloa Middle School part of?
Sinaloa Middle School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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