Newton Middle School vs. Orange Grove Middle School
Should you attend Newton Middle School or Orange Grove 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
Overview
Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Newton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, Orange Grove 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
575 students
305 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3548 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#6163 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
190
98
Grade 7 Students
193
95
Grade 8 Students
192
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
86%
92%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
