Serving 1,444 students in grades 6-8, William G. Jehue 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 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: 1,444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William G. Jehue Middle serves the southeast part of Colton, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William G. Jehue Middle School's student population of 1,444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,444 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William G. Jehue 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 William G. Jehue Middle School is 0.17, 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
#7188 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 William G. Jehue Middle School's ranking?
William G. Jehue Middle School is ranked #7188 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William G. Jehue Middle School?
1,444 students attend William G. Jehue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of William G. Jehue Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William G. Jehue Middle School?
William G. Jehue Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William G. Jehue Middle School offer ?
William G. Jehue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William G. Jehue Middle School part of?
William G. Jehue Middle School is part of Rialto Unified School District.
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