Serving 503 students in grades 6-8, Firebaugh 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Firebaugh Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Firebaugh, CA, covering approximately 169.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 11.2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Firebaugh Middle School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh Middle School is 0.04, which is less 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
#7229 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Firebaugh Middle School's ranking?
Firebaugh Middle School is ranked #7229 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Firebaugh Middle School?
503 students attend Firebaugh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Firebaugh Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Firebaugh Middle School?
Firebaugh Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Firebaugh Middle School offer ?
Firebaugh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Firebaugh Middle School part of?
Firebaugh Middle School is part of Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District.
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