Serving 375 students in grades 7-8, Willma Cavitt Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Willma Cavitt Junior High serves a central area of Granite Bay, CA, encompassing approximately 7.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 1.7 miles and the furthest edge located 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willma Cavitt Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Willma Cavitt Junior High School's student population of 375 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willma Cavitt Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willma Cavitt Junior High School is 0.59, 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
#412 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
60%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willma Cavitt Junior High School's ranking?
Willma Cavitt Junior High School is ranked #412 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Willma Cavitt Junior High School often compared to?
Willma Cavitt Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympus Junior High School, Warren T. Eich Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Willma Cavitt Junior High School?
375 students attend Willma Cavitt Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Willma Cavitt Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willma Cavitt Junior High School?
Willma Cavitt Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willma Cavitt Junior High School offer ?
Willma Cavitt Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Willma Cavitt Junior High School part of?
Willma Cavitt Junior High School is part of Eureka Union School District.
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