Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School

17415 Los Jardines W.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School serves 789 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 789 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 1% in CA)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School's student population of 789 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

789 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School is 0.64, which is more 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

72%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

73%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

54%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

18%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

21%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Fountain Valley Elementary School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School often compared to?

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School, Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School?

789 students attend Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School?

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School offer ?

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School part of?

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.

School Reviews

2 2/6/2011

Most teachers are lazy and not good. Good test scores because of strong parental involvement overcoming poor teaching. Terrible PE teachers.

- Posted by Parent - btora

5 1/10/2011

I am very pleased with the support of the teachers and al of their involvement with the students. It has exceeded my expectations as far as education and the dedication the teachers have towards us parents on the school loop and in conferences.

- Posted by anonymous

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 789 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education