For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 237 students in Mcarthur, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Mcarthur, CA is Fall River Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcarthur, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcarthur have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcarthur, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fall River Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44215 Walnut St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Community Day
Alternative School
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mcarthur, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcarthur, CA include Fall River Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcarthur?
2 public middle schools are located in Mcarthur.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcarthur?
Mcarthur public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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