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Columbus Tustin Middle School

17952 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Columbus Tustin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Columbus Tustin Middle School's student population of 609 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Columbus Tustin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Tustin Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4218 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Columbus Tustin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbus Tustin Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Columbus Tustin Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbus Tustin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Columbus Tustin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbus Tustin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Tustin Middle School's ranking?
Columbus Tustin Middle School is ranked #4218 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Columbus Tustin Middle School often compared to?
Columbus Tustin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hewes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbus Tustin Middle School?
609 students attend Columbus Tustin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Columbus Tustin Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Tustin Middle School?
Columbus Tustin Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Columbus Tustin Middle School offer ?
Columbus Tustin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbus Tustin Middle School part of?
Columbus Tustin Middle School is part of Tustin Unified School District.

School Reviews
5   12/19/2014
It's a very educational school with high class teachers, but the students are very rash and not be suitable for work place.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - joce3
5   9/12/2011
Far to many Hispanics for the white teachers to properly manage. Even the administration seems overwhelmed
- Posted by Parent - Paxto

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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