Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School serves 449 students in grades 7-8.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School's student population of 449 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
449 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is 0.60, 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
#664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
24%
12%

Hispanic
58%
56%

Black
8%
5%

White
4%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School's ranking?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is ranked #664 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School?
449 students attend Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School offer ?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School part of?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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