Below Average
#8621 of 9,539 schools in CA
Gray Avenue Middle
Middle School · Yuba City Unified · Yuba City, CA
A Yuba City Unified middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
808 Gray Ave., Yuba City, CA 95991
- Math 7% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gray Avenue Middle score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gray Avenue 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 88Very Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuba City), 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
$64,853
Median home value
$366,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95991; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City Independence AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Yuba City CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Pathways Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Sutter County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Yuba City Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gray Avenue Middle is listed in Yuba City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gray Avenue Middle
Gray Avenue Middle is a public middle school in Yuba City, CA, part of Yuba City Unified, serving approximately 650 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,621 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gray Avenue Middle
What grades does Gray Avenue Middle serve?
Gray Avenue Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gray Avenue Middle?
Gray Avenue Middle has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Avenue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Avenue Middle is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gray Avenue Middle rank in CA?
Gray Avenue Middle ranks #8,621 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gray Avenue Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gray Avenue Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Gray Avenue Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray Avenue Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gray Avenue Middle a charter school?
No, Gray Avenue Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gray Avenue Middle a Title I school?
No, Gray Avenue Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gray Avenue Middle?
86.8% of students at Gray Avenue 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
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (530) 822-5240
- Area population (ZIP 95991)
- 42,490
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 95991; 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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