Serving 622 students in grades 7-8, Arellanes Junior High 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 99% 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: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arellanes Junior High School's student population of 622 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Arellanes Junior High 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 Arellanes Junior High School is 0.08, which is less 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
#9173 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Arellanes Junior High School's ranking?
Arellanes Junior High School is ranked #9173 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arellanes Junior High School?
622 students attend Arellanes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Arellanes Junior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arellanes Junior High School?
Arellanes Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arellanes Junior High School offer ?
Arellanes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Arellanes Junior High School part of?
Arellanes Junior High School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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