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300 Benton Way, American Canyon, CA 94589-4254
Summary
American Canyon Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 33.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 444/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 527/1,204 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,074 |
| Low-Income Students | 732 (68.2%) |
| English Learners | 137 (12.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period. Math rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 6.7 points over the full period.
•Math +6.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.4% to 56.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.5% to 33.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does American Canyon Middle compare within the district?
American Canyon Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Napa Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does American Canyon Middle rank in California?
American Canyon Middle ranks No. 444 of 1,204 in reading and No. 527 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at American Canyon Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.1% meet the reading standard and 27.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does American Canyon Middle compare with other schools in Napa County?
American Canyon Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Napa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Napa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| American Canyon MiddleThis school | 33.3% | 52.1% |
| Redwood Middle | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| Silverado Middle | 18.1% | 29.9% |
