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#4875 of 9,539 schools in CA
Winton Middle
Middle School · Hayward Unified · Hayward, CA
A Hayward Unified middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5000, Hayward, CA 94540
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winton Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Bret Harte MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Hayward Twin Oaks MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 617 | 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.
Hayward Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #10 of 28
- District spending per student
- $19,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winton Middle is listed in Hayward Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winton Middle
Winton Middle is a public middle school in Hayward, CA, part of Hayward Unified, serving approximately 531 students in grades 7th-8th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,875 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winton Middle
What grades does Winton Middle serve?
Winton Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Winton Middle?
Winton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winton Middle rank in CA?
Winton Middle ranks #4,875 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Winton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Winton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Winton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winton Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Winton Middle a charter school?
No, Winton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winton Middle a Title I school?
No, Winton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winton Middle?
86.3% of students at Winton 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (510) 723-3140
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.
- 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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