Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School serves 513 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Turlock Joint Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> How many students attend Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School?
513 students attend Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School?
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School offer ?
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School part of?
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School is part of Turlock Joint Elementary School District.
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