Middle Schools in Fullerton Elementary

The Fullerton Elementary School District in California is home to three middle schools: D. Russell Parks Junior High, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts, and Nicolas Junior High. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the three middle schools, D. Russell Parks Junior High stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of middle schools in California. It has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts and Nicolas Junior High have lower rankings and weaker academic performance across all subject areas.

The data also reveals differences in other key metrics, such as chronic absenteeism and free and reduced-price lunch rates. D. Russell Parks Junior High has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 9.0%, while Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts and Nicolas Junior High have higher rates of 16.5% and 21.7%, respectively. Additionally, Nicolas Junior High has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 89.38%, compared to 57.55% at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts and 47.47% at D. Russell Parks Junior High.