Folsom Middle School
Folsom Middle School serves 1,420 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 20%) for the 2017-18 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 Placements
Folsom Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Folsom Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #917 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 391 students
0.5 miles
249 Flower Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9110 0.5 K-5 391 - Mather Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 113 students
0.9 miles
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190 0.9 K-8 113 - Folsom Theodore Judah Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 613 students
0.9 miles
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175 0.9 K-5 613 - Folsom Folsom Lake High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
1.1 miles
955 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9055 1.1 9-12 90 - Folsom Oak Chan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
1.3 miles
101 Prewett Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9155 1.3 K-5 449
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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