Middle Schools in Fresno Unified

The Fresno Unified School District in California is home to 14 middle schools serving grades 7-8, with a few exceptions including grades 5-8 or 6-8. The schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 481 to 932, and are all public institutions within the district, which is ranked 1082 out of 1568 districts in the state and has an overall 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out as performing significantly better than the district and state averages. Baird Middle School is ranked 585 out of 2,777 California middle schools with a 4-star rating, and it outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. Edison Computech is ranked 226 out of 2,777 California middle schools with a 5-star rating, and it excels in all three subject areas. Cooper Middle also performs better than the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

However, the data also reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates across many of the schools, ranging from 12.5% at Baird Middle to 50.7% at Fort Miller Middle. Additionally, there is a wide range in test score proficiency, with some schools significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind. These disparities suggest that addressing the unique challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds and improving attendance should be priorities for the Fresno Unified School District.