De Portola Middle School vs. Farb Middle School
Should you attend De Portola Middle School or Farb Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
De Portola Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Farb Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 680 students in grades 6-8, De Portola Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 443 students in grades 6-8, Farb Middle School 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
680 students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2036 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4099 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
241
166
Grade 7 Students
216
132
Grade 8 Students
223
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
37%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
35%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
38%