Serving 229 students in grades 6-8, Esencia Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Esencia Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esencia Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Esencia Middle School?
229 students attend Esencia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Esencia Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esencia Middle School?
Esencia Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Esencia Middle School offer ?
Esencia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Esencia Middle School part of?
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