Serving 1,045 students in grades 6-8, John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies 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 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's student population of 1,045 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies 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 John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4222 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
74%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is ranked #4222 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies often compared to?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies?
1,045 students attend John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies offer ?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies part of?
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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