Serving 1,009 students in grades 6-8, Iron Horse Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Iron Horse Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Iron Horse Middle School's student population of 1,009 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,009 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Iron Horse Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iron Horse Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Iron Horse Middle School is ranked #727 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Iron Horse Middle School often compared to?
Iron Horse Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Iron Horse Middle School?
1,009 students attend Iron Horse Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Iron Horse Middle School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iron Horse Middle School?
Iron Horse Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Iron Horse Middle School offer ?
Iron Horse Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Iron Horse Middle School part of?
Iron Horse Middle School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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