Serving 253 students in grades 7-8, Fortuna Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Fortuna Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fortuna Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Fortuna Middle School is ranked #8259 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fortuna Middle School?
253 students attend Fortuna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fortuna Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fortuna Middle School?
Fortuna Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fortuna Middle School offer ?
Fortuna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fortuna Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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