Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
Tel:
(408)335-2300
- Raymond J. Fisher Middle School serves 1,307 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Raymond J. Fisher Middle School's student population of 1,307 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,307 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Raymond J. Fisher Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #322 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 20% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 69% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Gatos Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is Los Gatos High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Union Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Louise Van Meter Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Gatos Louise Van Meter Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 608 students
0.3 miles
16445 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408)335-2250 0.3 K-5 608 - Los Gatos Blossom Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 640 students
0.6 miles
16400 Blossom Hill Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408)335-2100 0.6 K-5 640 - Los Gatos Daves Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 548 students
0.9 miles
17770 Daves Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408)335-2200 0.9 K-5 548 - Los Gatos Los Gatos High School Grades: 9-12 | 1999 students
1.0 miles
20 High Sch Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408)354-2730 1.0 9-12 1999 - Los Gatos Alta Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 642 students
1.5 miles
200 Blossom Valley Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408)356-6146 1.5 K-5 642
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