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#6082 of 9,539 schools in CA
American Canyon Middle
Middle School · Napa Valley Unified · American Canyon, CA
A Napa Valley Unified middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Benton Way, American Canyon, CA 94589
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at American Canyon Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American Canyon Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,576/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (American Canyon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,313
Median home value
$478,800
Median rent
$2,127/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Elite PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Mare Island Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Mit Griffin Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Napa Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #15 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
American Canyon Middle is listed in Napa Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Canyon Middle
American Canyon Middle is a public middle school in American Canyon, CA, part of Napa Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,082 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Canyon Middle
What grades does American Canyon Middle serve?
American Canyon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend American Canyon Middle?
American Canyon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at American Canyon Middle is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Canyon Middle rank in CA?
American Canyon Middle ranks #6,082 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is American Canyon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
American Canyon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Canyon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Canyon Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is American Canyon Middle a charter school?
No, American Canyon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is American Canyon Middle a Title I school?
No, American Canyon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Canyon Middle?
61.7% of students at American Canyon Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Napa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (707) 259-8592
- Area population (ZIP 94589)
- 30,199
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94589; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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