Serving 690 students in grades 7-8, Herbert Slater 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Herbert Slater 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 Herbert Slater Middle School is 0.53, 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Herbert Slater Middle School?
690 students attend Herbert Slater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Herbert Slater Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert Slater Middle School?
Herbert Slater Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Herbert Slater Middle School offer ?
Herbert Slater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Herbert Slater Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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