Serving 231 students in grades 7-8, 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fortuna Middle serves a central area within Fortuna, CA, covering approximately 21.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fortuna Middle School's student population of 231 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fortuna 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 Fortuna Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#7742 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #7742 out of 9,523 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fortuna Middle School?
231 students attend Fortuna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fortuna Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fortuna Middle School?
Fortuna Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 7-8
What school district is Fortuna Middle School part of?
Fortuna Middle School is part of Fortuna Elementary School District.
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