South Pointe Middle School
Tel:
(909)595-8171
- South Pointe Middle School serves 917 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- South Pointe Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- South Pointe Middle School operates within the Walnut Valley Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
South Pointe Middle School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Pointe Middle School's student population of 917 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 917 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Pointe Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Pointe Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 64% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of South Pointe Middle School is Walnut Valley Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Walnut Valley Unified School District's student population of 14,460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,391 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,090 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
| School District Name | Walnut Valley Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 15 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 14,460 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $123 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $133 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,391 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,090 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Pointe Middle School is Diamond Bar High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ybarra Academy For Arts And Technology (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walnut Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Diamond Bar Diamond Bar High School Grades: 9-12 | 3061 students
0.8 miles
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909)594-1405 0.8 9-12 3061 - Walnut Walnut Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 604 students
0.8 miles
841 S. Glenwick
Walnut, CA 91789
(909)594-1820 0.8 K-5 604 - Diamond Bar Evergreen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 589 students
1.2 miles
2450 S. Evergreen Springs
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909)594-1041 1.2 K-5 589 - Walnut Ybarra Academy For Arts And Technology Grades: K-8 | 677 students
1.2 miles
1300 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909)598-3744 1.2 K-8 677 - Diamond Bar Castle Rock Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 624 students
1.3 miles
2975 Castle Rock Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909)598-5006 1.3 K-5 624
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