publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Thurston Middle

2100 Park Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651, United States

+1 (949) 497-7785

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Thurston Middle Overview

About This School

Thurston Middle is a public middle in Laguna Beach, California, serving 524 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 31 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $159,187. Counseling resources are available to the student body with a ratio of 262 students per counselor. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The demographic makeup includes 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or More Races, 6% Asian, and 1% Black students.

524

Total Students

Grade 6-8

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Orange County

Students per Counselor

262:1

Thurston Middle Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.3:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

262

Students per Counselor

Thurston Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$159,187

City Avg: $159,187

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor262:1

Thurston Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

53.82%

Male

46.18%

Female

Total Enrollment: 524 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White70.42%

Hispanic12.4%

Asian5.53%

Black1.15%

Two or More Races9.92%

Native American0.38%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thurston Middle

Q: What is Thurston Middle?

A: Thurston Middle is a middle public located in Laguna Beach.

Q: How many students attend Thurston Middle?

A: Thurston Middle has approximately 524 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurston Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Thurston Middle is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Thurston Middle

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About Thurston Middle - Laguna Beach, CA

Quick Facts about Thurston Middle
School Name	Thurston Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	2100 Park Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651, Laguna Beach, CA
County	Orange County
Phone	+1 (949) 497-7785
Total Students	524
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Thurston Middle

What is Thurston Middle?

Thurston Middle is a middle public located in Laguna Beach.

How many students attend Thurston Middle?

Thurston Middle has approximately 524 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurston Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Thurston Middle is 16:1.

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