Lewis Middle School vs. Pershing Middle School
Should you attend Lewis Middle School or Pershing 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
Top Rankings
Lewis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Pershing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Lewis Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 980 students in grades 6-8, Pershing Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,013 students
980 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1841 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1956 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
335
345
Grade 7 Students
325
358
Grade 8 Students
353
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
30%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
34%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%