Very Good
#3372 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Winton Middle
Middle School · Winton · Winton, CA
A middle school in Winton, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1299, Winton, CA 95388
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winton Middle score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winton 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,762
Median home value
$307,900
Median rent
$1,108/mo
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95388; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winton
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winton Middle is listed in Winton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winton Middle
Winton Middle is a public middle school in Winton, CA, part of Winton, serving approximately 606 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,372 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 Winton Middle
What grades does Winton Middle serve?
Winton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Winton Middle?
Winton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle is 21.6:1. 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 #3,372 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Winton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Winton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% 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?
91.9% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (209) 357-6189
- Area population (ZIP 95388)
- 13,005
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 95388; 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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