Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School

About Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School is a public middle school located in the heart of downtown Houston, Texas. It is part of the Houston Independent School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school is named after Marvin A. Dutcher, a former principal of the school. Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all of its students. The school offers a variety of clubs and activities, including student government, drama, band, chess, and robotics. It also provides a strong academic program that includes core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies, as well as electives in technology, art, and music. The school has a strong focus on community service and encourages students to get involved in volunteer activities. It also has a variety of extracurricular sports, including basketball, football, track and field, and volleyball. Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School is an excellent choice for students looking for a safe and supportive learning environment. With its strong academic program and wide range of activities and sports, it is a great place for students to grow and develop.

Address:	1441 Colorado Ave. Turlock, CA 95380
Phone:	(209) 667-8817
Site:	turlock.k12.ca.us
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	785 students

Overview Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School serves 785 students in grades 6-8.
Marvin A. Dutcher 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 23% (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 42% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School

Marvin A. Dutcher 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 Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School is 0.43, 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.