Musser (Ruth) Middle School serves 1,083 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,083 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
38%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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1,083 students attend Musser (Ruth) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Musser (Ruth) Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Musser (Ruth) Middle School?
Musser (Ruth) Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Musser (Ruth) Middle School offer ?
Musser (Ruth) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Musser (Ruth) Middle School part of?
Musser (Ruth) Middle School is part of Central Elementary School District.
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