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#5420 of 9,539 schools in CA
EL Portal Middle
Middle School · Escalon Unified · Escalon, CA
An Escalon Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
805 First St., Escalon, CA 95320
- Math 28% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Portal Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Portal 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escalon), 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
$86,612
Median home value
$490,100
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalon Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Escalon Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Portal Middle is listed in Escalon Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Portal Middle
EL Portal Middle is a public middle school in Escalon, CA, part of Escalon Unified, serving approximately 603 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,420 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Portal Middle
What grades does EL Portal Middle serve?
EL Portal Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Portal Middle?
EL Portal Middle has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Portal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Portal Middle is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Portal Middle rank in CA?
EL Portal Middle ranks #5,420 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Portal Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Portal Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 EL Portal Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Portal Middle has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Portal Middle a charter school?
No, EL Portal Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Portal Middle a Title I school?
No, EL Portal Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Portal Middle?
56.4% of students at EL Portal 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (209) 838-7095
- Area population (ZIP 95320)
- 13,511
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95320; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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