Barbara Spratling Middle
5277 Washington Road, Hughson, CA 95326-9112
Summary
Barbara Spratling Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 24th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 19.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 918/1,204 (24th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 902/1,204 (25th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 239 |
| Low-Income Students | 215 (90.0%) |
| English Learners | 83 (34.7%) |
| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.0 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.4% to 40.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 918 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.8-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
5.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 24% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.6% to 24.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 902 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
6.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 29.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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 Barbara Spratling Middle rank in California?
Barbara Spratling Middle ranks No. 918 of 1,204 in reading and No. 902 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Barbara Spratling Middle compare with other schools in Hughson?
Barbara Spratling Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Hughson with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HughsonHow does Barbara Spratling Middle compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Barbara Spratling Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 13 6–8 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Spratling MiddleThis school | 19.1% | 32.6% |
| Emilie J. Ross Middle | 32.5% | 44.5% |
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