Serving 1,165 students in grades 6-8, Stanford Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 1,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanford Middle serves the northeast part of Long Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stanford Middle School's student population of 1,165 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,165 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stanford Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanford Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1906 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanford Middle School's ranking?
Stanford Middle School is ranked #1906 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stanford Middle School often compared to?
Stanford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Academy Of The Arts, Rogers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stanford Middle School?
1,165 students attend Stanford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Stanford Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanford Middle School?
Stanford Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stanford Middle School offer ?
Stanford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stanford Middle School part of?
Stanford Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Stanford Middle School located?
Stanford Middle School is located in the Los Altos neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Los Altos.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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