Serving 1,112 students in grades 6-8, Dartmouth 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dartmouth Middle School's student population of 1,112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dartmouth Middle 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 Dartmouth Middle School is 0.50, 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
#7822 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Dartmouth Middle School's ranking?
Dartmouth Middle School is ranked #7822 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dartmouth Middle School often compared to?
Dartmouth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Center Academy, Acacia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle School?
1,112 students attend Dartmouth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dartmouth Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dartmouth Middle School?
Dartmouth Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dartmouth Middle School offer ?
Dartmouth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dartmouth Middle School part of?
Dartmouth Middle School is part of Hemet Unified School District.
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