Vernon Middle School vs. Serrano Middle School
Should you attend Vernon Middle School or Serrano 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
Vernon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Serrano Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 580 students in grades 7-8, Vernon 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 657 students in grades 7-8, Serrano 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
580 students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5122 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3411 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
299
326
Grade 8 Students
281
331
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
89%
90%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.21
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
18%