Serving 679 students in grades 7-8, Fern Bacon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fern Bacon Middle serves the southern part of Sacramento, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fern Bacon Middle School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Fern Bacon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fern Bacon Middle School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7261 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fern Bacon Middle School's ranking?
Fern Bacon Middle School is ranked #7261 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fern Bacon Middle School?
679 students attend Fern Bacon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fern Bacon Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fern Bacon Middle School?
Fern Bacon Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fern Bacon Middle School offer ?
Fern Bacon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fern Bacon Middle School part of?
Fern Bacon Middle School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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