The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (09-10)
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)9%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)41%
50%
Black
(09-10)2%
7%
White
(09-10)45%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)2%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
66%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Empire Middle School?
110 students attend Mountain Empire Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mountain Empire Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mountain Empire Middle School offer ?
Mountain Empire Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Mountain Empire Middle School part of?
Mountain Empire Middle School is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
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