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Jeffrey Trail Middle School vs. Rancho San Joaquin Middle School

Should you attend Jeffrey Trail Middle School or Rancho San Joaquin 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.
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School Overview

School
Jeffrey Trail Middle School
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Jeffrey Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Rancho San Joaquin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,118 students in grades 7-8, Jeffrey Trail Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 878 students in grades 7-8, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,118 students
878 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jeffrey Trail Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jeffrey Trail Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jeffrey Trail Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jeffrey Trail Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#579 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#453 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jeffrey Trail Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in CA)
72%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jeffrey Trail Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jeffrey Trail Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jeffrey Trail Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
512
438
Grade 8 Students
606
440

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
63%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jeffrey Trail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jeffrey Trail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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