Esparto Middle

Summary:

Esparto Middle is a public middle school located in Esparto, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 215 students. The school is part of the Esparto Unified School District, which is ranked 1299 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Esparto Middle consistently performs below the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 32.74% of Esparto Middle students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 9.61%, significantly lower than the state's 35.54%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.1% in 2018-2019 to 23.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, Esparto Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.47% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When comparing Esparto Middle to the nearby schools in the Davis Joint Unified and Woodland Joint Unified districts, the performance gap is significant. For example, in 2023-2024, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High and Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High, both in the Davis Joint Unified district, had proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics that were over 20 percentage points higher than Esparto Middle. Esparto Middle's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 767 out of 894 California middle schools in 2020-2021 to 2,148 out of 2,777 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 26058 Country Road 21A
       Esparto, CA  95627


(530) 787-4151

District: Esparto Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2148th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,308 Help


Students who attend Esparto Middle usually attend:

High:    Esparto High

Feeder schools for Esparto Middle:

Elementary:    Esparto Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
White:
14.9%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Esparto Middle ranks worse than 77.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (80%), White (14.9%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Esparto Middle is 20.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Esparto Middle is $5,308.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Esparto Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Esparto Middle 2148th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Esparto Middle in the ranking list.)

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Esparto Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Esparto Unified 1299th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Esparto Middle

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Rank History for all students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 12.84 2288th 2508 8.8%
2018 20.25 1994th 2480 19.6%
2019 15.65 2359th 2715 13.1%
2021 18.43 767th 894 14.2%
2022 19.20 2254th 2740 17.7%
2023 19.11 2323rd 2802 17.1%
2024 22.42 2148th 2777 22.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.75 861st 1364 36.9%
2022 25.38 1456th 1540 5.5%
2023 30.74 1190th 1529 22.2%
2024 36.29 886th 1477 40.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.82 1912th 2230 14.3%
2019 18.68 2070th 2369 12.6%
2021 27.01 573rd 721 20.5%
2022 24.94 1897th 2458 22.8%
2023 24.43 1997th 2549 21.7%
2024 25.95 1946th 2575 24.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 1919th 2262 15.2%
2019 15.30 2101st 2380 11.7%
2021 19.30 638th 738 13.6%
2022 21.01 2030th 2509 19.1%
2023 23.27 1962nd 2547 23.0%
2024 16.45 2241st 2546 12.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.18 248th 354 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.30 1772nd 2273 22.0%
2019 16.33 2117th 2407 12.0%
2021 19.68 649th 763 14.9%
2022 20.22 2043rd 2527 19.2%
2023 17.48 2216th 2558 13.4%
2024 29.65 1691st 2547 33.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.41 1725th 2072 16.7%
2019 18.63 1928th 2213 12.9%
2022 23.51 1880th 2359 20.3%
2023 24.89 1843rd 2391 22.9%
2024 26.33 1783rd 2383 25.2%
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Rank History for White students at Esparto Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 1227th 1496 18.0%
2019 7.71 1522nd 1602 5.0%
2022 14.21 1371st 1555 11.8%
2023 9.54 1443rd 1552 7.0%
2024 18.62 1274th 1535 17.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Esparto Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 43 2 3 171 0 0 0 0 219
2016 57 3 4 175 1 0 1 0 241
2017 57 1 3 176 0 1 3 0 241
2018 46 1 3 167 2 0 3 0 222
2019 35 3 2 175 1 0 4 0 220
2020 39 4 2 162 2 0 5 0 214
2021 31 6 2 162 2 0 2 0 205
2022 35 7 1 157 1 0 2 1 204
2023 32 4 2 172 2 0 2 1 215

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Esparto Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 219 9.0 24.3 76.3
2016 241 9.0 26.7 70.1
2017 241 8.5 28.3 71.4
2018 222 9.4 23.6 82.9
2019 220 10.1 21.7 83.6
2020 214 n/a n/a 83.6
2021 205 8.8 23.2 78.5
2022 204 9.4 21.5 76.5
2023 215 10.2 20.8 80.5

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 Esparto Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 219 9.0 24.3 76.3
2016 241 9.0 26.7 70.1
2017 241 8.5 28.3 71.4
2018 222 9.4 23.6 82.9
2019 220 10.1 21.7 83.6
2020 214 n/a n/a 83.6
2021 205 8.8 23.2 78.5
2022 204 9.4 21.5 76.5
2023 215 10.2 20.8 80.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Esparto Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,308

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Esparto Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2359th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2323rd of 2802 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Esparto Middle)24.225.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Esparto Unified)24.225.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Esparto Middle)10.65.6
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Esparto Unified)10.65.6
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Esparto Middle)30.830.6
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Esparto Unified)30.830.6
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Esparto Middle)98.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Esparto Unified)98.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Esparto Middle)32.130.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Esparto Unified)32.130.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Esparto Middle)13.612
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Esparto Unified)13.612
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Esparto Middle)12.411.7
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Esparto Unified)12.411.7
 0.7%
   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 Students220215
 2.3%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic175172
 1.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3532
 8.6%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.6%80.5%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Esparto Middle

Esparto Middle ranks in the bottom 22.7% of California middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Esparto Middle.

Students who attend Esparto Middle usually go on to attend Esparto High

Students at Esparto Middle are 80% Hispanic, 15% White, 2% African American.


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