Serving 1,002 students in grades 6-8, George K. Porter 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 52% (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 90% 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: 1,002 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
George K. Porter 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 George K. Porter Middle School is 0.41, 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 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend George K. Porter Middle School?
1,002 students attend George K. Porter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of George K. Porter Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George K. Porter Middle School?
George K. Porter Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George K. Porter Middle School offer ?
George K. Porter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is George K. Porter Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,002 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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