Serving 558 students in grades 6-8, Thomas R. Pollicita 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas R. Pollicita Middle serves the northeast part of Daly City, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School's student population of 558 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is 0.57, 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
#5104 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
36%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School's ranking?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is ranked #5104 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School often compared to?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fernando Rivera Intermediate, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School?
558 students attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School offer ?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School part of?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School located?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School is located in the Hillside neighborhood of Daly City, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillside.
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