Serving 1,119 students in grades 6-8, Robert E. Peary 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Robert E. Peary 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 Robert E. Peary Middle School is 0.52, 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert E. Peary Middle School?
1,119 students attend Robert E. Peary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Robert E. Peary Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert E. Peary Middle School?
Robert E. Peary Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert E. Peary Middle School offer ?
Robert E. Peary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robert E. Peary Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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