For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,669 students in 95301, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95301, CA are Peggy Heller Elementary School, Atwater Senior Academy and Mitchell Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95301 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95301, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95301, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peggy Heller Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Lake View Dr.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Atwater Senior Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1753 Fifth St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Bellevue Senior Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 East Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: 7-8
| 197 students
95301, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atwater Junior Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95301, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95301, CA include Peggy Heller Elementary School, Atwater Senior Academy and Mitchell Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in 95301?
4 public middle schools are located in 95301.
What is the racial composition of students in 95301?
95301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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