Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Winship 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winship Middle serves the southwest part of Eureka, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the school and the furthest boundary located 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winship Middle School's student population of 413 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Learner, Every Day: Engaged, Empowered, and Future-Ready
School Rankings
Winship 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 Winship Middle School is 0.69, which is more 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
#8054 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winship Middle School's ranking?
Winship Middle School is ranked #8054 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Winship Middle School often compared to?
Winship Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catherine L. Zane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Winship Middle School?
413 students attend Winship Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Winship Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winship Middle School?
Winship Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Winship Middle School offer ?
Winship Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Winship Middle School part of?
Winship Middle School is part of Eureka City Schools.
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