Tropico Middle School
Tel:
(661)256-5040
- Tropico Middle School serves 717 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Tropico Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Tropico Middle School's student population of 717 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 717 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tropico Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tropico Middle School is 0.59, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7725 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 32% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southern Kern Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tropico Middle School is Rosamond High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Abraham Lincoln Alternative (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westpark Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Westpark Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 888 students
2.2 miles
3600 Imperial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(661)256-5030 2.2 K-5 888 - Rosamond Rosamond High School Grades: 9-12 | 819 students
2.6 miles
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5020 2.6 9-12 819 - Rosamond Abraham Lincoln Alternative Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 101 students
3.4 miles
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5090 3.4 K-12 101 - Rosamond Rare Earth High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 67 students
3.4 miles
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5090 3.4 7-12 67 - Rosamond Rosamond Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 814 students
3.5 miles
1981 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5050 3.5 K-5 814
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