Jefferson Middle School vs. Muscatel Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Muscatel 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Muscatel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 students in grades 7-8, Muscatel 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 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
1,013 students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2155 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1987 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
348
-
Grade 7 Students
355
268
Grade 8 Students
310
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
52%
58%
% Hispanic
40%
37%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
13%