Serving 845 students in grades 7-8, James Rutter 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 845 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
James Rutter 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 James Rutter Middle School is 0.70, 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.
James Rutter Middle School is ranked #7630 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Rutter Middle School?
845 students attend James Rutter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of James Rutter Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Rutter Middle School?
James Rutter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Rutter Middle School offer ?
James Rutter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James Rutter Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 845 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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