South Fork Middle School (Closed 2017)

5225 Kelso Valley Rd.
Weldon, CA 93283
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Fork Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 44%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (14-15)
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(14-15)
20-24%
34%
(14-15)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)
2%
1%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)
21%
54%
Black
(14-15)
n/a
6%
White
(14-15)
77%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend South Fork Middle School?
110 students attend South Fork Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Fork Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does South Fork Middle School offer ?
South Fork Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Fork Middle School part of?
South Fork Middle School is part of South Fork Union School District.

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