Serving 520 students in grades 6-8, Cardozo 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardozo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cardozo Middle School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Cardozo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardozo Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7382 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardozo Middle School's ranking?
Cardozo Middle School is ranked #7382 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cardozo Middle School often compared to?
Cardozo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cardozo Middle School?
520 students attend Cardozo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cardozo Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardozo Middle School?
Cardozo Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cardozo Middle School offer ?
Cardozo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cardozo Middle School part of?
Cardozo Middle School is part of Riverbank Unified School District.
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