Serving 1,296 students in grades 6-8, Griffiths (Gordon) 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 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Griffiths (Gordon) 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 Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School is 0.15, which is less than 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School?
1,296 students attend Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School?
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School offer ?
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School part of?
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