Serving 659 students in grades 6-8, De Portola Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 659 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
De Portola Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Portola 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.
De Portola Middle School is ranked #2349 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are De Portola Middle School often compared to?
De Portola Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend De Portola Middle School?
659 students attend De Portola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of De Portola Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Portola Middle School?
De Portola Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Portola Middle School offer ?
De Portola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is De Portola Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 659 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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