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2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA 94806-3195
Summary
Middle College High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
84.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
55.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 80/1,596 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 147/1,596 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 31:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 294 |
| Low-Income Students | 191 (65.0%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.1 points from last year and fell 7.6 points over the full period. Math fell 3.7 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math +2.9 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
84.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
55.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Middle College High compare within the district?
Middle College High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Middle College High rank in California?
Middle College High ranks No. 80 of 1,596 in reading and No. 147 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Middle College High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 8 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 79.5% meet the reading standard and 48.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Middle College High compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Middle College High is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 31 9–12 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Middle College HighThis school | 55.7% | 84.1% |
| De Anza High | 22.7% | 25.8% |
| El Cerrito High | 38.4% | 56.4% |
