Thompson Middle School vs. Shivela Middle School
Should you attend Thompson Middle School or Shivela 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
Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Shivela Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,565 students in grades 6-8, Thompson Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,282 students in grades 6-8, Shivela 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 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
1,565 students
1,282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2586 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2882 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
479
434
Grade 7 Students
533
420
Grade 8 Students
553
428
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
39%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
42%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
19%