Joan MacQueen Middle
2001 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA 91901-3129
Summary
Joan MacQueen Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 36.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 672/1,204 (44th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 472/1,204 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 405 |
| Low-Income Students | 149 (36.8%) |
| English Learners | 13 (3.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period.
•Math +7.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.5% to 45.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 672 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point reading income gap is narrower 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
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 33.1% to 43.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Joan MacQueen Middle rank in California?
Joan MacQueen Middle ranks No. 672 of 1,204 in reading and No. 472 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Joan MacQueen Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Joan MacQueen Middle is No. 47 in reading and No. 34 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
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