Serving 127 students in grades 5-8, Twain Harte 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Twain Harte Middle School?
127 students attend Twain Harte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Twain Harte Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Harte Middle School?
Twain Harte Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Twain Harte Middle School offer ?
Twain Harte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Twain Harte Middle School part of?
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