For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 955 students in Escalon, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Escalon, CA are Escalon Charter Academy and El Portal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escalon, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Escalon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Escalon, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Escalon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
El Portal Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Escalon, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Escalon, CA include Escalon Charter Academy and El Portal Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Escalon?
2 public middle schools are located in Escalon.
What is the racial composition of students in Escalon?
Escalon public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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