Fortuna Middle School

843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540

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Fortuna Middle School serves 216 students in grades 5-8.

Fortuna Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
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:

School Overview

Fortuna Middle School's student population of 216 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Total Students

216 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Fortuna Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Fortuna Middle School is 0.55, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3304 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

57%

56%

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Black

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White

35%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

79%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fortuna Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

216 students attend Fortuna Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Fortuna Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education