Clyde L. Fischer Middle School
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(408)928-7500
- Clyde L. Fischer Middle School serves 321 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.
- Clyde L. Fischer 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 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 77%.
Top Placements
Clyde L. Fischer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clyde L. Fischer Middle School's student population of 321 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Clyde L. Fischer Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The 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 0.29, 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 (16-17) | #7077 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 293 students
0.0 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-1950 0.0 6-8 293 - San Jose Donald J. Meyer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.2 miles
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-8200 0.2 K-5 379 - San Jose A. J. Dorsa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.4 miles
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-7400 0.4 K-5 371 - San Jose William C. Overfelt High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1511 students
0.4 miles
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)347-5900 0.4 9-12 1511 - San Jose Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 409 students
0.5 miles
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)785-0657 0.5 5-8 409
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