Ross (faye) Middle School
17707 Elaine Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(562)229-7785
- Ross (faye) Middle School serves 591 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Ross (faye) Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Ross (faye) Middle School operates within the Abc Unified School District.
School Overview
- Ross (faye) Middle School's student population of 591 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 591 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ross (faye) Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ross (faye) Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 26% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Ross (faye) Middle School is Abc Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Abc Unified School District's student population of 20,811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,935 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,018 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
| School District Name | Abc Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 30 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 20,811 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $186 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $188 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,935 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,018 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ross (faye) Middle School is Tracy (wilbur) High (Continuation School) (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Whitney (gretchen) High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Juarez (benito) Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cerritos Juarez (benito) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 351 students
0.3 miles
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7870 0.3 K-6 351 - Artesia Kennedy (john F.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 478 students
0.4 miles
17500 Belshire Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562)229-7875 0.4 K-6 478 - Artesia Burbank (lur) Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 518 students
0.6 miles
17711 Roseton Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562)229-7835 0.6 K-6 518 - Cerritos Elliott (william F) Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 559 students
0.6 miles
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7850 0.6 K-6 559 - Cerritos Tracy (wilbur) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 336 students
0.6 miles
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7760 0.6 9-12 336
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