Fortuna Middle School
Tel:
(707)725-3415
- Fortuna Middle School serves 257 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Fortuna Middle School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fortuna Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fortuna 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7657 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 54% |
| White | 43% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fortuna Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fortuna Middle School is Fortuna Union High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eel River Community (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Fortuna Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fortuna Fortuna Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 866 students
0.3 miles
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)725-4461 0.3 9-12 866 - Fortuna East High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 73 students
0.4 miles
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)725-4463 0.4 10-12 73 - Fortuna South Fortuna Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 337 students
0.9 miles
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)725-2519 0.9 K-4 337 - Eureka Eel River Community Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 58 students
1.0 miles
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707)725-0209 1.0 7-12 58 - Fortuna Redwood Preparatory Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 221 students
1.8 miles
1355 Ross Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707)768-1928 1.8 K-8 221
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