Serving 263 students in grades 7-8, Center 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 was 14% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6720 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Middle School's ranking?
Center Middle School is ranked #6720 out of 9,602 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Center Middle School?
263 students attend Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Center Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Middle School?
Center Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Center Middle School offer ?
Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Center Middle School part of?
Center Middle School is part of Azusa Unified School District.
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