Summary:
M. H. Stanley Middle is a highly-rated public middle school located in Lafayette, California, serving 1,064 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Lafayette Elementary School District, which is ranked 16th out of 1,560 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
M. H. Stanley Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with students performing exceptionally well on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 79.83% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 77.91% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 12.5% Asian, 8.65% Hispanic, and 15.32% two or more races, which is higher than many nearby schools. Additionally, M. H. Stanley Middle maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.2% to 8.2% over the past several years, indicating a high level of student engagement and attendance.
While M. H. Stanley Middle is a standout performer, the surrounding schools in the area also demonstrate strong academic achievement. Schools like Foothill Middle, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate, and Orinda Intermediate all rank among the top middle schools in California, with similar or even higher test scores in some areas. However, M. H. Stanley Middle stands out for its exceptional subgroup performance, with students from various backgrounds, including female students, Asian students, Hispanic students, White students, and students with disabilities, consistently ranking among the top in the state.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Lafayette Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 2,798 California Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,258
Students who attend M. H. Stanley Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for M. H. Stanley Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6
Number of students: 1,064
Racial breakdown:
White:
62.9%
Two or more races:
15.3%
Asian:
12.5%
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Hispanic:
8.6%
African American:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.8%
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