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Steve Garvey Junior High School (Closed 2012)

340 North Harvard Ave
Lindsay, CA 93247
Steve Garvey Junior High School serves 627 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
627 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
24%
58%
(10-11)
24%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Steve Garvey Junior High School?
627 students attend Steve Garvey Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Steve Garvey Junior High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Steve Garvey Junior High School offer ?
Steve Garvey Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Steve Garvey Junior High School part of?
Steve Garvey Junior High School is part of Lindsay Unified School District.

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