Charles D. Jones Junior High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Charles D. Jones Junior High School
Charles D. Jones Junior High School is a vibrant and diverse learning environment that provides a safe and supportive atmosphere for students to grow and thrive. Located in the heart of the city, Charles D. Jones provides a top-notch education to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. With a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators, Charles D. Jones offers a wide range of educational opportunities to its students. From rigorous academic programs to a variety of extracurricular activities, Charles D. Jones Junior High School provides a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. With a strong emphasis on character development, the school encourages students to become responsible citizens and to make positive contributions to their community. Charles D. Jones Junior High School is a place where students can explore their passions and reach their full potential.
Address:
14250 E. Merced Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706Phone:
(626) 962-8312
Site:
Grades:
7 – 8
Enrollment:
353 students
Overview Charles D. Jones Junior High School
Charles D. Jones Junior High School serves 353 students in grades 7-8.
Charles D. Jones Junior High 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 15% (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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Charles D. Jones Junior High School
Charles D. Jones Junior High 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 Charles D. Jones Junior High School is 0.19, 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.
