Dolores Huerta Middle

Summary:

Dolores Huerta Middle is a public middle school in Burbank, California, serving 950 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Burbank Unified School District. While the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages, it performs relatively well for African American students, ranking in the top 79 out of 637 California middle schools in 2021-2022.

Dolores Huerta Middle has faced challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.3% in 2018-2019 to 20.3% in 2021-2022, before slightly decreasing to 18.0% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby John Muir Middle and Luther Burbank Middle, also part of the Burbank Unified School District, Dolores Huerta Middle's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school serves a more economically diverse student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (29.47% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Despite these challenges, Dolores Huerta Middle's performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, is relatively strong. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.4 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby John Muir Middle (25.6) and Luther Burbank Middle (22.7).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 420 South Mariposa St.
       Burbank, CA  91506-2812


(818) 729-3900

District: Burbank Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1012th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,138 Help


Students who attend Dolores Huerta Middle usually attend:

High:    Burroughs High

Feeder schools for Dolores Huerta Middle:

Elementary:    R. L. Stevenson Elementary
    Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
    Walt Disney Elementary
    William McKinley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  950

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.8%
White:
36.0%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Compare Details Dolores Huerta Middle ranks better than 63.6% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Burbank Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.8%), White (36%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Burbank Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dolores Huerta Middle is 23.4. 1 middle schools in the Burbank Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dolores Huerta Middle is $11,138, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Burbank Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dolores Huerta Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolores Huerta Middle 1012th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Dolores Huerta Middle in the ranking list.)

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Burbank Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Burbank Unified 410th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dolores Huerta Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.43 373rd 1769 78.9%
2005 75.53 357th 1777 79.9%
2006 76.74 343rd 1804 81.0%
2007 72.95 428th 1999 78.6%
2008 71.81 453rd 2005 77.4%
2009 66.56 588th 2063 71.5%
2010 69.52 562nd 2179 74.2%
2011 62.44 749th 2236 66.5%
2012 56.29 907th 2259 59.8%
2013 56.90 968th 2379 59.3%
2015 63.62 790th 2477 68.1%
2016 68.62 684th 2497 72.6%
2017 63.21 817th 2508 67.4%
2018 67.27 706th 2480 71.5%
2019 64.71 800th 2715 70.5%
2022 60.30 899th 2740 67.2%
2023 59.89 910th 2802 67.5%
2024 54.97 1012th 2777 63.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.97 185th 462 60.0%
2019 66.82 193rd 554 65.2%
2022 48.32 350th 665 47.4%
2023 46.63 372nd 678 45.1%
2024 44.12 403rd 699 42.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 287th 1364 79.0%
2019 50.04 425th 1442 70.5%
2022 44.26 619th 1540 59.8%
2023 37.71 860th 1529 43.8%
2024 43.13 618th 1477 58.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.49 668th 1538 56.6%
2024 77.29 206th 1550 86.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.36 720th 2230 67.7%
2019 49.95 1019th 2369 57.0%
2022 40.97 1304th 2458 46.9%
2023 41.48 1283rd 2549 49.7%
2024 31.10 1726th 2575 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.92 693rd 2262 69.4%
2019 61.23 805th 2380 66.2%
2022 61.24 792nd 2509 68.4%
2023 61.16 793rd 2547 68.9%
2024 55.65 914th 2546 64.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.64 411th 1369 70.0%
2019 62.84 365th 1491 75.5%
2022 59.24 418th 1531 72.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.88 640th 2273 71.8%
2019 65.51 692nd 2407 71.3%
2022 57.98 855th 2527 66.2%
2023 56.83 898th 2558 64.9%
2024 51.94 1001st 2547 60.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.78 436th 700 37.7%
2019 59.58 350th 745 53.0%
2022 56.79 374th 733 49.0%
2023 52.60 398th 718 44.6%
2024 42.45 478th 741 35.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.30 57th 600 90.5%
2019 62.11 211th 643 67.2%
2022 81.86 79th 637 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.39 717th 2072 65.4%
2019 48.13 997th 2213 54.9%
2022 46.17 1103rd 2359 53.2%
2023 49.27 1006th 2391 57.9%
2024 47.59 1051st 2383 55.9%
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Rank History for White students at Dolores Huerta Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.68 560th 1496 62.6%
2019 66.89 510th 1602 68.2%
2022 54.11 692nd 1555 55.5%
2023 53.34 689th 1552 55.6%
2024 37.61 928th 1535 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dolores Huerta Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 338 13 61 300 3 n/a n/a 0 715
1989 320 12 56 336 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1990 315 14 47 357 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1991 294 19 42 312 4 n/a n/a 0 671
1992 311 19 47 303 4 n/a n/a 0 684
1993 287 20 62 336 2 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 342 24 59 347 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1995 410 29 61 374 3 n/a n/a 0 877
1996 410 29 61 374 3 n/a n/a 0 877
1997 475 24 62 368 1 n/a n/a 0 930
1998 495 26 65 389 1 n/a n/a 0 976
1999 533 33 60 383 1 n/a n/a 0 1010
2000 546 32 58 359 1 n/a n/a 0 996
2001 549 30 63 391 1 n/a n/a 0 1034
2002 553 44 85 463 3 n/a n/a 0 1148
2003 553 44 85 463 3 n/a n/a 0 1148
2004 570 49 90 473 5 n/a n/a 0 1187
2005 563 43 73 450 3 n/a n/a 0 1132
2006 567 53 90 490 5 n/a n/a 0 1205
2007 521 37 96 460 2 n/a n/a 63 1179
2008 473 38 110 460 4 n/a n/a 0 1085
2009 489 34 120 456 1 0 99 0 1199
2010 470 40 94 513 2 0 48 0 1167
2011 462 42 93 506 2 1 48 0 1154
2012 431 25 87 534 2 1 49 0 1129
2013 464 38 93 538 1 0 49 0 1183
2014 444 34 94 497 2 0 40 0 1111
2015 440 49 88 457 4 0 42 0 1080
2016 425 47 86 427 4 1 39 0 1029
2017 430 41 88 456 2 1 47 0 1065
2018 426 44 73 456 2 1 60 0 1062
2019 393 35 80 474 3 0 71 0 1056
2020 429 34 73 470 4 0 94 0 1104
2021 430 23 75 441 4 0 84 0 1057
2022 384 27 67 404 5 0 81 0 968
2023 342 20 69 416 4 1 96 2 950

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dolores Huerta Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 715 33.2 21.5 n/a
1989 725 28.7 25.2 n/a
1990 733 32.0 22.9 n/a
1991 671 29.4 22.8 n/a
1992 684 29.9 22.8 33
1993 707 31.3 22.6 42.4
1994 774 33.9 22.8 42.6
1995 877 41.1 21.3 44.2
1996 877 41.1 21.3 44.2
1997 930 41.4 22.5 39.8
1998 976 44.8 21.8 39.1
1999 1010 45.5 22.2 35.5
2000 996 45.9 21.7 30.1
2001 1034 48.2 21.5 36.5
2002 1148 49.6 23.1 34.7
2003 1148 49.6 23.1 34.7
2004 1187 49.8 23.8 33.8
2005 1132 46.1 24.6 33.5
2006 1205 48.6 24.8 30.3
2007 1179 50.9 23.2 27.5
2008 1085 55.1 19.7 22.9
2009 1199 48.6 21.9 27.3
2010 1167 48.7 23.9 33.1
2011 1154 n/a n/a 37.8
2012 1129 46.2 24.4 n/a
2013 1183 45.2 26.1 44.3
2014 1111 43.2 25.6 41
2015 1080 42.0 25.7 35.5
2016 1029 40.0 25.7 31.5
2017 1065 45.9 23.2 34
2018 1062 46.2 22.9 37.4
2019 1056 44.3 23.8 35
2020 1104 n/a n/a 31.8
2021 1057 44.6 23.6 31.6
2022 968 44.9 21.5 29.8
2023 950 40.5 23.4 29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dolores Huerta Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 715 33.2 21.5 n/a
1989 725 28.7 25.2 n/a
1990 733 32.0 22.9 n/a
1991 671 29.4 22.8 n/a
1992 684 29.9 22.8 33
1993 707 31.3 22.6 42.4
1994 774 33.9 22.8 42.6
1995 877 41.1 21.3 44.2
1996 877 41.1 21.3 44.2
1997 930 41.4 22.5 39.8
1998 976 44.8 21.8 39.1
1999 1010 45.5 22.2 35.5
2000 996 45.9 21.7 30.1
2001 1034 48.2 21.5 36.5
2002 1148 49.6 23.1 34.7
2003 1148 49.6 23.1 34.7
2004 1187 49.8 23.8 33.8
2005 1132 46.1 24.6 33.5
2006 1205 48.6 24.8 30.3
2007 1179 50.9 23.2 27.5
2008 1085 55.1 19.7 22.9
2009 1199 48.6 21.9 27.3
2010 1167 48.7 23.9 33.1
2011 1154 n/a n/a 37.8
2012 1129 46.2 24.4 n/a
2013 1183 45.2 26.1 44.3
2014 1111 43.2 25.6 41
2015 1080 42.0 25.7 35.5
2016 1029 40.0 25.7 31.5
2017 1065 45.9 23.2 34
2018 1062 46.2 22.9 37.4
2019 1056 44.3 23.8 35
2020 1104 n/a n/a 31.8
2021 1057 44.6 23.6 31.6
2022 968 44.9 21.5 29.8
2023 950 40.5 23.4 29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dolores Huerta Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,138

Data source: California Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Dolores Huerta Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 800th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 910th of 2802 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dolores Huerta Middle)56.547.8
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Burbank Unified)58.654.3
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dolores Huerta Middle)41.640.1
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Burbank Unified)47.939.4
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dolores Huerta Middle)58.943
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Burbank Unified)65.452.8
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dolores Huerta Middle)46.339
 7.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Burbank Unified)51.741.2
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Dolores Huerta Middle)50.346.7
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Burbank Unified)60.656
 4.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dolores Huerta Middle)35.833.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Burbank Unified)47.637.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Dolores Huerta Middle)42.132.1
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Burbank Unified)48.437.4
 10.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1056950
 10%
African American3520
 42.9%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian8069
 13.8%
Hispanic474416
 12.2%
Pacific Islander01
White393342
 13%
Two or More Races7196
 35.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%29.5%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dolores Huerta Middle

Students who attend Dolores Huerta Middle usually go on to attend Burroughs High

In the 2022-23 school year, 950 students attended Dolores Huerta Middle.

Dolores Huerta Middle ranks 1012th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dolores Huerta Middle are 44% Hispanic, 36% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 2% African American.


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