Serving 259 students in grades 5-8, Fortuna 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fortuna Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fortuna Middle School's student population of 259 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fortuna Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fortuna Middle School is 0.62, 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
#3304 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortuna Middle School's ranking?
Fortuna Middle School is ranked #3304 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Fortuna Middle School?
259 students attend Fortuna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fortuna Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fortuna Middle School?
Fortuna Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fortuna Middle School offer ?
Fortuna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fortuna Middle School part of?
Fortuna Middle School is part of Fortuna Elementary School District.
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