Serving 1,294 students in grades 7-8, Turlock Junior High 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turlock Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire Turlock school district, encompassing approximately 28.2 square miles in Turlock, CA. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turlock Junior High School's student population of 1,294 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,294 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Turlock Junior High 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 Turlock Junior High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4787 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-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 Turlock Junior High School's ranking?
Turlock Junior High School is ranked #4787 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Turlock Junior High School?
1,294 students attend Turlock Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Turlock Junior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turlock Junior High School?
Turlock Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Turlock Junior High School offer ?
Turlock Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Turlock Junior High School part of?
Turlock Junior High School is part of Turlock Unified School District.
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