Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School

17415 Los Jardines W.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 749 students in grades 6-8, Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 72% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 73% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School's student population of 749 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
749 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Masuda (Kazuo) 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
72%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
73%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
54%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School often compared to?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School, Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School?
749 students attend Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School offer ?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School part of?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.

School Reviews

2   2/6/2011
Most teachers are lazy and not good. Good test scores because of strong parental involvement overcoming poor teaching. Terrible PE teachers.
- Posted by Parent - btora
5   1/10/2011
I am very pleased with the support of the teachers and al of their involvement with the students. It has exceeded my expectations as far as education and the dedication the teachers have towards us parents on the school loop and in conferences.
- Posted by anonymous

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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