Bill E. Young Junior Middle School

About Bill E. Young Junior Middle School

Bill E. Young Junior Middle School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is a diverse, vibrant school with a wide range of students from all backgrounds and cultures. The school has a strong academic program with a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as sports, music, drama, and art. The school also has a strong commitment to community service and regularly participates in various events such as beach clean-ups and fund-raising drives. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and create a safe and supportive learning environment. Bill E. Young Junior Middle School is a great place for students to grow and learn.

Address:	220 S. International Blvd. Calipatria, CA 92233
Phone:	(760) 348-2842
Site:	byms.calipatriahornets.org
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	337 students

Overview Bill E. Young Junior Middle School

Bill E. Young Junior Middle School serves 337 students in grades 5-8.
Bill E. Young Junior Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Bill E. Young Junior Middle School

Bill E. Young Junior Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bill E. Young Junior Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.