Serving 1,181 students in grades 6-8, El Cerrito 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 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 1,181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito Middle School is 0.70, 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.
El Cerrito Middle School is ranked #1993 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Cerrito Middle School often compared to?
El Cerrito Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus Hills Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Cerrito Middle School?
1,181 students attend El Cerrito Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of El Cerrito Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Cerrito Middle School?
El Cerrito Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Cerrito Middle School offer ?
El Cerrito Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is El Cerrito Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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