Serving 129 students in grades 8, Walter Colton 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Walter Colton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6589 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Colton's ranking?
Walter Colton is ranked #6589 out of 9,523 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter Colton?
129 students attend Walter Colton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Walter Colton students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Colton?
Walter Colton has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walter Colton offer ?
Walter Colton offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Walter Colton part of?
Walter Colton is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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