Kings Canyon Middle School serves 946 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kings Canyon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kings Canyon Middle School's student population of 946 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kings Canyon Middle School is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kings Canyon Middle School?
946 students attend Kings Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kings Canyon Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Canyon Middle School?
Kings Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kings Canyon Middle School offer ?
Kings Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kings Canyon Middle School part of?
Kings Canyon Middle School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 3/20/2020
I would recommend looking at other placement of your student at a better school.
5 2/14/2015
Yes this is a wonderful awesome school
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