Ahwahnee Middle School
- Ahwahnee Middle School serves 789 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ahwahnee Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Ahwahnee Middle School's student population of 789 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 789 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ahwahnee Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ahwahnee Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7906 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fresno Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ahwahnee Middle School is Herbert Hoover High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tioga Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eaton Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Eaton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 426 students
0.5 miles
1451 E. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559)451-4470 0.5 K-6 426 - Fresno Mccardle Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 463 students
0.5 miles
577 E. Sierra Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559)451-4540 0.5 K-6 463 - Fresno Herbert Hoover High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,725 student
0.6 miles
5550 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559)451-4000 0.6 9-12 1,725 - Fresno Robinson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 516 students
0.7 miles
555 E. Browning Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559)451-4550 0.7 K-6 516 - Fresno Wolters Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 474 students
1.1 miles
5174 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93710
(559)248-7340 1.1 K-6 474
School Reviews
| 5 I went to Ahwahnee jr. Hi in 1971-74 and I had the greatest time of my life. We were on a modular schedule. It taught me how to ultimately become a man. I was a pro athlete and I give credit to Ahwahnee for getting me started on that road. - Posted by Student/Alumni - revbo |
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