Serving 1,015 students in grades 6-8, Raymond J. Fisher Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Raymond J. Fisher Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Los Gatos, CA, encompassing approximately 46.8 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 4.4 miles and the furthest edge located 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School's student population of 1,015 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,015 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond J. Fisher Middle School's ranking?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is ranked #757 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Raymond J. Fisher Middle School often compared to?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Middle School, Union Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Raymond J. Fisher Middle School?
1,015 students attend Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Raymond J. Fisher Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond J. Fisher Middle School?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Raymond J. Fisher Middle School offer ?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Raymond J. Fisher Middle School part of?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is part of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District.
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