Folsom Middle School
- Folsom Middle School serves 1,445 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Folsom Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Folsom Middle School's student population of 1,445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,445 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Folsom Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Folsom Middle School is 0.52, 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 | #970 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 67% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Folsom Middle School is Folsom Lake High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blanche Sprentz Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Folsom Blanche Sprentz Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 388 students
0.5 miles
249 Flower Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9110 0.5 K-5 388 - Mather Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 151 students
0.9 miles
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916)294-9190 0.9 K-8 151 - Folsom Theodore Judah Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 590 students
0.9 miles
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9175 0.9 K-5 590 - Folsom Folsom Lake High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 104 students
1.1 miles
955 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9055 1.1 9-12 104 - Folsom Oak Chan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
1.3 miles
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9155 1.3 K-5 466
School Reviews
| 5 This school is a very nice school and my child loves it very much. - Posted by Parent - thyqu |
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