School Profile · Hughson
Emilie J. Ross Middle: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Emilie J. Ross posts 40% meeting the standard against 40% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
7448 Fox Road, 95326·Hughson Unified·Hughson·Grades 6-8·458 students·61% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(209) 883-4425·Website
Scope Score
42
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #697 statewide
Emilie J. Ross Middle scores 42 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 59th percentile of 1,714 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “40% proficient” and call it done. Emilie J. Ross deserves a closer read. The school sits in Hughson, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
11%
26%
63%
Grade 6 · 37% proficient
15%
34%
51%
Grade 7 · 49% proficient
8%
39%
53%
Grade 8 · 47% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 2.3pp across grades; the floor rises 11.0pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 6 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
12.8%
State 17.3%
4.5pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
40.5%
State 39.5%
1.0pp above state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
+5.1pp
State +0.8pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
16.1%
State 19.1%
3.0pp below state avg
Suspension rate
7.1%
State 4.2%
2.9pp above state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
25.8%
State 17.7%
8.0pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Feeder patterns derived from NCES attendance boundary data. Boundaries are approximate and may have changed — verify with your school district for current assignments.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 46
Hughson High
Hughson Unified · 0.4 mi
Solid
58/100
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
Hughson Unified · 0.4 mi
Developing
35/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic55.7%
White41.9%
Asian1.5%
Black0.4%
Other0.4%
GenderFemale 48.9%Male 51.1%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
458
402 below CA avg (~860)
Free/Reduced Lunch
61%
3pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,480
District avg: $12,996 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
25.8% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$58,963 – $126,528
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Emilie J. Ross Middle in Hughson, 36.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 38.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Emilie J. Ross Middle trails its district average for low-income students by 2.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (27.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (39.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 44.5 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 285 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · English Learner+9.9pp
26.0% vs 16.1% overall · n=77
ELA · Disabilities−44.5pp
0.0% vs 44.5% overall · n=43
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−11.4pp
0.0% vs 11.4% overall · n=43
Math · English Learner−34.5pp
2.0% vs 36.5% overall · n=65
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−14.2pp
0.0% vs 14.2% overall · n=45
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income285 tested
ELA 36.8%·Math 27.0%· -2.0pp vs district
Hispanic257 tested
ELA 39.8%·Math 30.0%· -1.4pp vs district
White187 tested
ELA 48.7%·Math 44.9%· -4.2pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 12.2pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: +12.5pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$88K
$3K above CA median
Median Home Value
$533K
$126K below CA median
Bachelor's+
19%
16pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
14.1 years avg experience
22 teachers · 5% first-year · 14% second-year
Teacher Credentials
83% fully credentialed
3.9% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
12.8%
↓ vs CA 17.3% · 45th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
40.5%
↑ vs CA 39.5% · 51th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
+5.1pp
↑ vs CA +0.8pp · 62th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
16.1%
↑ vs CA 19.1% · 54th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
7.1%
↓ vs CA 4.2% · 39th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
25.8%
↑ vs CA 17.7% · 72th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 149 | 11% | 26% | 28% | 35% | 37% | −10 |
| Grade 7 | 140 | 15% | 34% | 31% | 21% | 49% | +1 |
| Grade 8 | 165 | 8% | 39% | 28% | 24% | 48% | +2 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 149 | 11% | 22% | 26% | 41% | 34% | −1 |
| Grade 7 | 141 | 14% | 29% | 27% | 30% | 43% | +9 |
| Grade 8 | 165 | 17% | 16% | 28% | 39% | 33% | +0 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 165 | 2% | 18% | 68% | 13% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 285 | 36.8% | −2 | −1 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 256 | 39.8% | −1 | +1 |
| White | 187 | 48.7% | −4 | −13 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilie J. Ross Middle ← | — | 42 | 12.8% | 40.5% | +5.1 | 7.1% |
| California average | — | 40 | 17.3% | 39.5% | +0.8 | 4.2% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #913 → #1231 → #941 → #779 → #697
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,714 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Emilie J. Ross Middle a good middle school?
Emilie J. Ross Middle has a Scope Score of 42 out of 100, placing it in the 59th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #697 statewide. 12.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 4.5 percentage points below the California average of 17.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Emilie J. Ross Middle's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 40.5% of students at Emilie J. Ross Middle met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 12.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 27.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 12.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 909 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Emilie J. Ross Middle rank in California?
Emilie J. Ross Middle ranks #697 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 59th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Emilie J. Ross Middle getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Emilie J. Ross Middle increases by 5.1 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Emilie J. Ross Middle?
16.1% of students at Emilie J. Ross Middle are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 19.1%. The suspension rate is 7.1%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Emilie J. Ross Middle compare to other schools in Hughson?
Emilie J. Ross Middle scores 42/100 (59th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 458 students. Use the schools in Hughson page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Emilie J. Ross Middle serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Emilie J. Ross Middle in Hughson, 36.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 38.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Emilie J. Ross Middle trails its district average for low-income students by 2.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (27.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (39.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 44.5 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 285 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.