The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
1,223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)59%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)5%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)30%
50%
Black
(09-10)11%
7%
White
(09-10)53%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Sitting Bull Middle School?
1,223 students attend Sitting Bull Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sitting Bull Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sitting Bull Middle School offer ?
Sitting Bull Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sitting Bull Middle School part of?
Sitting Bull Middle School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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