Serving 1,049 students in grades 6-8, Fontana 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 1,049 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fontana Middle serves the eastern part of Fontana, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fontana Middle School's student population of 1,049 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,049 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fontana 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 Fontana Middle School is 0.15, 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
#8014 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fontana Middle School's ranking?
Fontana Middle School is ranked #8014 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fontana Middle School often compared to?
Fontana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alder Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fontana Middle School?
1,049 students attend Fontana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fontana Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fontana Middle School?
Fontana Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fontana Middle School offer ?
Fontana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fontana Middle School part of?
Fontana Middle School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
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