Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, Walter Stiern 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 783 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Walter Stiern 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 Walter Stiern Middle School is 0.21, 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.
Walter Stiern Middle School is ranked #8825 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter Stiern Middle School?
783 students attend Walter Stiern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Walter Stiern Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Stiern Middle School?
Walter Stiern Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walter Stiern Middle School offer ?
Walter Stiern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walter Stiern Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 783 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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