Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Farb Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than 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: 446 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Farb Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farb Middle School is 0.72, 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.
Farb Middle School is ranked #4910 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Farb Middle School often compared to?
Farb Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like De Portola Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Farb Middle School?
446 students attend Farb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Farb Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farb Middle School?
Farb Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Farb Middle School offer ?
Farb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Farb Middle School part of?
I teach at Farb Middle. I moved with my wife to the Tierrasanta area just shortly before being hired to work at the school. For several years prior to this I taught outside the community where I lived. Although I had many great experiences at the elementary and middle school level, I always wanted to work closer to home and feel more connected as an educator to the community where I lived. It has been my pleasure to work at Farb for the last 10+ years. My oldest is in TK right now, so I will have to be very patient, but he will be Farb Firebird! Mr. HessSep 2018
- Posted by Teacher - Mr. Hess
51/17/2018
This is a fantastic school. My son did 6th, 7th and part of 8th grade and he loved it. They offer great extracurricular activities including AVID which is such a great program! Teachers and staff were great and always helpful. we were sad to move.
- Posted by Parent - sara
55/16/2016
I would like to know how to get a year book from the 86 - 88 yesor is it possible
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jwill
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 446 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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