Serving 263 students in grades 6-8, Carquinez 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 263 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Carquinez Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carquinez Middle School is 0.74, 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.
Carquinez Middle School is ranked #8394 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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carquinez Middle School?
263 students attend Carquinez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Carquinez Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carquinez Middle School?
Carquinez Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carquinez Middle School offer ?
Carquinez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carquinez Middle School part of?
The new school building is so beautiful. The students have an amazing gym, a large field, and many basketball hoops. My kiddos love the basketball program and coaches. The Volleyball coach is amazing as well. The classrooms are nice and so are the teachers. You should check this school out for yourself.
- Posted by Parent - J. G
111/24/2017
This school does not have a good music program, they don`t even have an orchestra. Compared to my child`s new school (Hercules Middle School) my child can partake in an orchestra, band, and even a choir. Coming from a family that plays instruments and sings, this extremely good.
- Posted by Parent - Samantha Teave
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 263 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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