Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School serves 517 students in grades 7-8.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-8
- Students: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
517 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is 0.61, 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
#3730 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
24%
12%

Hispanic
57%
56%

Black
9%
5%

White
4%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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