Ross (Faye) Middle School

17707 Elaine Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Ross (Faye) Middle School serves 533 students in grades 7-8.
Ross (Faye) Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ross (Faye) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Ross (Faye) Middle School's student population of 533 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Ross (Faye) Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ross (Faye) Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
18%
12%
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Hispanic
60%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ross (Faye) Middle School's ranking?
Ross (Faye) Middle School is ranked #664 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ross (Faye) Middle School?
533 students attend Ross (Faye) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ross (Faye) Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross (Faye) Middle School?
Ross (Faye) Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ross (Faye) Middle School offer ?
Ross (Faye) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ross (Faye) Middle School part of?
Ross (Faye) Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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