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461 33rd Street, Richmond, CA 94804-1718
Summary
Manzanita Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 2nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 14.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 8.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 14.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 8.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,187/1,204 (1st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,176/1,204 (2nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 92 |
| Low-Income Students | 81 (88.0%) |
| English Learners | 48 (52.2%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 14.5 points from last year and fell 18.7 points over the full period. Math fell 4.5 points from last year and fell 12.0 points over the full period.
•Math -12.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 8.3% to 20.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,187 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 16.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 6.1% to 10.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,176 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 0.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell 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 Manzanita Middle compare within the district?
Manzanita Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Contra Costa County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Manzanita Middle rank in California?
Manzanita Middle ranks No. 1,187 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,176 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Manzanita Middle compare with other schools in Richmond?
Manzanita Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Richmond with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RichmondWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Manzanita MiddleThis school | 8.0% | 14.7% |
| Richmond Charter Academy | 17.3% | 42.6% |
