South Junior High
Anaheim, CA · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Performance Overview
About This School
South Junior High is a middle school located in Anaheim, California. The school serves 1,297 students in grades 7-8.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), South Junior High performs below the state average for California. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
South Junior High has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
South Junior High has 1,297 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1.
South Junior High has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
South Junior High is part of the Anaheim Union High in Anaheim, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.