Serving 1,072 students in grades 6-8, Ernest Lawrence 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 87% 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: 1,072 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Ernest Lawrence 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 Ernest Lawrence Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ernest Lawrence Middle School?
1,072 students attend Ernest Lawrence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ernest Lawrence Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Lawrence Middle School?
Ernest Lawrence Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest Lawrence Middle School offer ?
Ernest Lawrence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ernest Lawrence Middle School part of?
This school is AMAZING! I am saying this because the sport after school classes are really interesting. Go here, no words to describe how good it is.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Soor
55/20/2020
EXTRAORDINARY SCHOOL! GO HERE!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Loor
36/30/2018
I feel safe at this school and the highly gifted/gifted magnet program is outstanding! Although I am earning at a 7th grade level instead of a sixth grade level, I feel more comfortable on my subjects at school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Noor
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,072 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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