Folsom Middle School
Folsom Middle School serves 1,420 students in grades 6-8.
Folsom Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Folsom Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Folsom Middle School's student population of 1,420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Folsom Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 11, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 18, 2022 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 26, 2022 (Thursday)
School Rankings
Folsom Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Folsom Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
11%
54%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 12/14/2009
This school is a very nice school and my child loves it very much.
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