Serving 379 students in grades 7-8, Pinole 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pinole Middle School's student population of 379 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinole 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 Pinole Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#7147 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Pinole Middle School's ranking?
Pinole Middle School is ranked #7147 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pinole Middle School often compared to?
Pinole Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betty Reid Soskin Middle 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 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pinole Middle School?
379 students attend Pinole Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pinole Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinole Middle School?
Pinole Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinole Middle School offer ?
Pinole Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pinole Middle School part of?
Pinole Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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