Serving 743 students in grades 6-8, John Barrett 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Barrett Middle School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
John Barrett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Barrett Middle School is 0.61, 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
#5558 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 John Barrett Middle School's ranking?
John Barrett Middle School is ranked #5558 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Barrett Middle School often compared to?
John Barrett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Will Rogers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Barrett Middle School?
743 students attend John Barrett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Barrett Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Barrett Middle School?
John Barrett Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Barrett Middle School offer ?
John Barrett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Barrett Middle School part of?
John Barrett Middle School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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