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Helms Middle

San Pablo, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
2500 Road 20, San Pablo, CA 94806(510) 233-3988
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

540 students tested

11.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 10.0% did.

  • Exceeded1.5%
  • Met9.6%
  • Nearly met17.7%
  • Not met71.2%

Math

541 students tested

6.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 4.8% did.

  • Exceeded0.8%
  • Met5.9%
  • Nearly met17.3%
  • Not met76.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

14.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year620609
Suspended in or out of school9.4% · 5814.1% · 86
Suspensions79135
Violence with injury1925
Violence without injury3255
Weapons51
Drugs1947
Defiance only20
Other27

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall647580
Suspended out of school10.7% · 6910.2% · 59
Suspended in school0.2% · 10.2% · 1
Expelled0.3% · 20.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

25.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted598598
Chronically absent27.8% · 16625.3% · 151

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

579 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino84.8%
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White1.0%
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Black or African American6.0%
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Asian6.6%
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Two or More Races1.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 063255005034

District
West Contra Costa Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
579 students
Teachers (FTE)
26

Sources