Folsom Middle School

500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Folsom Middle School serves 1,301 students in grades 6-8.
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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Folsom Middle School's student population of 1,301 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Folsom Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
78%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Folsom Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
30%
12%
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Hispanic
10%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Folsom Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Folsom Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
52%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Folsom Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Folsom Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Folsom Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Folsom Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Folsom Middle School often compared to?
Folsom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Folsom Middle School?
1,301 students attend Folsom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Folsom Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folsom Middle School?
Folsom Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Folsom Middle School offer ?
Folsom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Folsom Middle School part of?
Folsom Middle School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 08, 2023 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Holiday - No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   12/14/2009
This school is a very nice school and my child loves it very much.
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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