James L. Day Middle School vs. Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School
Should you attend James L. Day Middle School or Dorothy Mcelhinney 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
James L. Day Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 924 students in grades 6-8, James L. Day Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,442 students in grades 6-8, Dorothy Mcelhinney 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
924 students
1,442 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2117 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2179 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
298
467
Grade 7 Students
334
514
Grade 8 Students
292
461
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
38%
38%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
33%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
16%
