Clyde L. Fischer Middle School
Tel:
(408)928-7500
- Clyde L. Fischer Middle School serves 352 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Clyde L. Fischer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clyde L. Fischer Middle School's student population of 352 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clyde L. Fischer Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clyde L. Fischer Middle School is 0.30, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6325 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clyde L. Fischer Middle School is William C. Overfelt High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Renaissance Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Renaissance Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Renaissance Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
0.0 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-1950 0.0 6-8 300 - San Jose Donald J. Meyer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 436 students
0.2 miles
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-8200 0.2 K-5 436 - San Jose A. J. Dorsa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 418 students
0.4 miles
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-7400 0.4 K-5 418 - San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Grades: 9-12 | 1462 students
0.4 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)347-5900 0.4 9-12 1462 - San Jose Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 305 students
0.5 miles
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)785-0657 0.5 5-8 305
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