Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, March 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
March Middle School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
686 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
March Middle School will cultivate Model Mavericks that are prepared for the rigors of High School and beyond.
School Rankings
March Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of March Middle School is 0.39, 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
#7327 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
3%
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
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Val Verde Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is March Middle School's ranking?
March Middle School is ranked #7327 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are March Middle School often compared to?
March Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Badger Springs Middle School, Vista Verde 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 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend March Middle School?
686 students attend March Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of March Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of March Middle School?
March Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does March Middle School offer ?
March Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is March Middle School part of?
March Middle School is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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