Serving 1,084 students in grades 6-8, Joaquin Miller Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,084 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Joaquin Miller Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joaquin Miller Middle School is 0.29, 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?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joaquin Miller Middle School?
1,084 students attend Joaquin Miller Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Joaquin Miller Middle School students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joaquin Miller Middle School?
Joaquin Miller Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joaquin Miller Middle School offer ?
Joaquin Miller Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joaquin Miller Middle School part of?
Excellent school. They offer accelerated math courses, various language arts clubs, and an excellent science curriculum. The students are relatively nice based on my experience. The teachers are generally very understanding too.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jiahe Lu
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,084 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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