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Helms Middle

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 2500 Road 20, San Pablo, CA 94806-5010

(510) 233-3988

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1/10
#1307
Rank 1307 out of 1,315
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1311 · 0th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1293 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #1304 · 2nd percentile

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School Overview

San Pablo is a tight-knit, working-class city in the East Bay where families are deeply rooted in the community, and Helms Middle serves that neighborhood directly — but families weighing their options should know that academic proficiency scores here rank among the lowest in California. For parents with students entering 7th or 8th grade, it may be worth exploring additional academic support resources or nearby alternatives within West Contra Costa Unified to find the right fit.

Student Demographics

493 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
431 (87%)
African American
24 (5%)
Asian
14 (3%)
Filipino
10 (2%)
White
8 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners352 (71%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged473 (96%)
Students with Disabilities68 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

558
Enrollment
26.3
Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #552 · 60th percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found