Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Sinaloa 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 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sinaloa Middle School's student population of 693 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Campus Size
26 acres
School Rankings
Sinaloa Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sinaloa Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2142 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Novato Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinaloa Middle School's ranking?
Sinaloa Middle School is ranked #2142 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sinaloa Middle School often compared to?
Sinaloa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Jose Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sinaloa Middle School?
693 students attend Sinaloa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sinaloa Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sinaloa Middle School?
Sinaloa Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sinaloa Middle School offer ?
Sinaloa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sinaloa Middle School part of?
Sinaloa Middle School is part of Novato Unified School District.
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