Serving 367 students in grades 6-8, Winters 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 30% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winters Middle serves the entire school district in Winters, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 128.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winters Middle School's student population of 367 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winters 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 Winters Middle School is 0.48, 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
#7574 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winters Middle School's ranking?
Winters Middle School is ranked #7574 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Winters Middle School?
367 students attend Winters Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Winters Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winters Middle School?
Winters Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Winters Middle School offer ?
Winters Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Winters Middle School part of?
Winters Middle School is part of Winters Joint Unified School District.
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