Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School serves 1,288 students in grades 6-8.
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School's student population of 1,288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,288 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is 0.49, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #415 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 69% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Gatos Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Gatos Louise Van Meter Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 578 students10
0.3 miles
16445 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250 0.3 K-5 578 - Los Gatos Blossom Hill Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 605 students10
0.6 miles
16400 Blossom Hill Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100 0.6 K-5 605 - Los Gatos Daves Avenue Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 538 students10
0.9 miles
17770 Daves Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 335-2200 0.9 K-5 538 - Los Gatos Los Gatos High School Math: 66% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,061 students10
1.0 miles
20 High Sch Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730 1 9-12 2,061 - Los Gatos Alta Vista Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 655 students10
1.5 miles
200 Blossom Valley Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6146 1.5 K-5 655
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