Is West Fresno Middle a good school?

West Fresno Middle ranks in the bottom 13.6% of California middle schools.

How many students attend West Fresno Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended West Fresno Middle.

What is the racial makeup of West Fresno Middle?

Students at West Fresno Middle are 82% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of West Fresno Middle attend?

Students who attend West Fresno Middle usually go on to attend Washington High

West Fresno Middle

Summary:

West Fresno Middle is a public middle school serving 318 students in grades 6-8 in Fresno, California, which is part of the Washington Unified School District. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed compared to state and local averages, ranking in the bottom 15% of California middle schools over the past decade with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Fresno Middle faces significant challenges, including consistently low student achievement, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a very high percentage of students (over 88%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need, low-income student population. Across all grade levels and subject areas, West Fresno Middle students perform well below state and district averages in the percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.3% of West Fresno Middle students were proficient in English Language Arts (ELA) compared to the state average of 47.04%. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Fresno Unified and Central Unified districts, the performance gap is stark, with El Capitan Middle scoring 32.58% and Edison Computech scoring 79.85% in ELA proficiency.

West Fresno Middle's struggles are particularly pronounced for certain vulnerable student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and disabled students, who perform in the bottom 25% of California middle schools. Interestingly, the school's migrant student population performed relatively better, ranking in the top 35% of California middle schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. Addressing the systemic issues at West Fresno Middle will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support the unique needs of this school community.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2888 South Ivy St.
Fresno, CA 93706-5513

(559) 495-5607

District: Washington Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2398^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,379

Students who attend West Fresno Middle usually attend:

High:

Washington High

Feeder schools for West Fresno Middle:

Elementary:

West Fresno Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 318

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.8%

African American:

9.7%

Asian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fresno Middle is $12,379.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Fresno Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fresno Middle 2398^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See West Fresno Middle in the ranking list.)

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Washington Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Unified 1188^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	11.54	2196^th	2379	7.7%
2015	16.97	2119^th	2477	14.5%
2016	20.88	1991^st	2497	20.3%
2017	24.53	1875^th	2508	25.2%
2018	23.36	1873^rd	2480	24.5%
2019	20.52	2161^st	2715	20.4%
2021	15.52	805^th	894	10.0%
2022	15.48	2424^th	2740	11.5%
2023	18.93	2333^rd	2802	16.7%
2024	16.91	2398^th	2777	13.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.75	558^th	1364	59.1%
2019	48.58	455^th	1442	68.4%
2021	36.58	229^th	363	36.9%
2022	35.32	958^th	1540	37.8%
2023	29.50	1249^th	1529	18.3%
2024	28.60	1309^th	1477	11.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.75	1089^th	1538	29.2%
2024	39.30	791^st	1550	49.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.06	1462^nd	2230	34.4%
2019	26.70	1811^th	2369	23.6%
2021	23.49	605^th	721	16.1%
2022	21.49	2043^rd	2458	16.9%
2023	26.76	1896^th	2549	25.6%
2024	22.59	2080^th	2575	19.2%

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Rank History for Migrant students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.94	33^rd	94	64.9%

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Rank History for Female students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.64	1682^nd	2262	25.6%
2019	21.16	1905^th	2380	20.0%
2021	15.80	671^st	738	9.1%
2022	14.41	2289^th	2509	8.8%
2023	17.46	2205^th	2547	13.4%
2024	14.15	2321^st	2546	8.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	18.11	1349^th	1369	1.5%
2019	17.44	1473^rd	1491	1.2%
2021	23.93	326^th	354	7.9%
2022	22.14	1385^th	1531	9.5%

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Rank History for Male students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.62	1843^rd	2273	18.9%
2019	18.81	2031^st	2407	15.6%
2021	16.70	687^th	763	10.0%
2022	18.00	2156^th	2527	14.7%
2023	21.27	2040^th	2558	20.3%
2024	20.28	2069^th	2547	18.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.46	633^rd	700	9.6%
2019	2.61	721^st	745	3.2%

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Rank History for African American students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.57	610^th	614	0.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Fresno Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.81	1424^th	2072	31.3%
2019	28.68	1585^th	2213	28.4%
2022	21.70	1951^st	2359	17.3%
2023	28.09	1720^th	2391	28.1%
2024	21.89	1941^st	2383	18.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	0	53	48	192	0	0	0	0	293
2013	1	59	37	197	1	0	0	0	295
2014	0	57	37	214	1	0	0	0	309
2015	0	43	36	243	1	0	0	0	323
2016	6	36	50	267	1	0	1	0	361
2017	7	29	46	305	0	0	2	0	389
2018	9	28	40	296	0	0	3	0	376
2019	12	33	39	313	0	0	4	0	401
2020	12	41	33	272	0	0	5	0	363
2021	9	37	26	247	0	1	5	0	325
2022	4	30	16	261	0	1	6	0	318
2023	3	31	17	260	0	1	5	1	318

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Fresno Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	293	14.0	20.9	n/a
2013	295	13.6	21.6	89.5
2014	309	14.0	22.0	99
2015	323	18.0	17.9	97.5
2016	361	18.0	20.0	97
2017	389	18.3	21.1	97.2
2018	376	19.2	19.5	97.6
2019	401	18.2	21.9	91
2020	363	n/a	n/a	90.4
2021	325	19.3	16.8	95.1
2022	318	19.5	16.2	83
2023	318	20.4	15.5	88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Fresno Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	293	14.0	20.9	n/a
2013	295	13.6	21.6	89.5
2014	309	14.0	22.0	99
2015	323	18.0	17.9	97.5
2016	361	18.0	20.0	97
2017	389	18.3	21.1	97.2
2018	376	19.2	19.5	97.6
2019	401	18.2	21.9	91
2020	363	n/a	n/a	90.4
2021	325	19.3	16.8	95.1
2022	318	19.5	16.2	83
2023	318	20.4	15.5	88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Fresno Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,379

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fresno Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2161^st of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2333^rd of 2802 Middle schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Fresno Middle)	20.6	27.6	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Unified)	30.2	27.7	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Fresno Middle)	17	16	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Unified)	20.8	19.4	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Fresno Middle)	36.3	24.4	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Unified)	38.9	24.8	14.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Fresno Middle)	19.3	11.2	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Unified)	26.9	14.8	12.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Fresno Middle)	36.4	21.1	15.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Unified)	35.2	21.8	13.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Fresno Middle)	18.8	11.6	7.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Unified)	23	12.1	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (West Fresno Middle)	12.8	13.7	0.9%
8th Grade Science (Washington Unified)	15.9	11.3	4.6%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	401	318	20.7%
African American	33	31	6.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	39	17	56.4%
Hispanic	313	260	16.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	12	3	75%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91%	88.7%	2.3%

Schools Near West Fresno Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)			CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
West Fresno Middle	Public	6-8	2888 South Ivy St.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Washington Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 495-5607	318	20	15.5	88.7%	3 (0.9%)	31 (9.7%)	260 (81.8%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	16.9	2398^th of 2777 public middle schools	13.6%		18.9	2333^rd of 2802 public middle schools	16.7%	65				12.8	12.8	25.8	20.7	20.7	22.3	14.7	13.8	8.6	12.0	$12,379
Rutherford B. Gaston Senior Middle	Public	7-8	1100 East Church Ave.	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 457-3400	821	50	16.5	97.7%	24 (2.9%)	109 (13.3%)	611 (74.4%)	45 (5.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.0%)	9.4	2679^th of 2777 public middle schools	3.5%		11.2	2663^rd of 2802 public middle schools	5.0%	16				1.3	1.3		16.4	14.4	15.4		8.0	5.7	6.8	$8,249
Edison Computech	Public	7-8	555 East Belgravia	Fresno	93706	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 457-2640	798	32	24.6	71.1%	81 (10.2%)	44 (5.5%)	573 (71.8%)	70 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (2.9%)	92	226^th of 2777 public middle schools	91.9%		89.5	287^th of 2802 public middle schools	89.8%	61				55.3	55.3		81.4	78.2	79.9		64.5	45.5	55.2	$7,192
Sequoia Middle	Public	7-8	4050 East Hamilton Ave.	Fresno	93702	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 457-3210	858	46	18.7	96.9%	13 (1.5%)	32 (3.7%)	678 (79.0%)	122 (14.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.7%)	24.5	2046^th of 2777 public middle schools	26.3%		21.8	2189^th of 2802 public middle schools	21.9%	143				10.7	10.7		29.2	30.0	29.6		21.1	17.7	19.3	$9,091
Elizabeth Terronez Middle	Public	6-8	2300 South Willow	Fresno	93725	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6570	638	38	16.9	88.7%	19 (3.0%)	51 (8.0%)	408 (63.9%)	141 (22.1%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.6%)	19	2294^th of 2777 public middle schools	17.4%		17.3	2418^th of 2802 public middle schools	13.7%	124				8.5	8.5		29.4	22.7	26.1		16.4	12.6	14.5	$10,203
Tehipite Middle	Public	7-8	630 North Augusta	Fresno	93701	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 457-3420	481	26	18.6	98.1%	14 (2.9%)	30 (6.2%)	406 (84.4%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	12.2	2573^rd of 2777 public middle schools	7.3%		11.4	2657^th of 2802 public middle schools	5.2%	84				5.2	5.2		23.8	17.2	20.7		9.8	4.3	7.3	$10,779
Yosemite Middle	Public	7-8	1292 North Ninth St.	Fresno	93703	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 457-3450	674	32	21.3	97.5%	18 (2.7%)	23 (3.4%)	562 (83.4%)	56 (8.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.6%)	16.2	2423^rd of 2777 public middle schools	12.7%		17	2429^th of 2802 public middle schools	13.3%	6	0.0	12.7	7.5	8.3	8.3		21.8	18.8	20.2		15.2	13.7	14.4	$9,580
Kings Canyon Middle	Public	7-8	5117 East Tulare St.	Fresno	93727	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6470	932	47	19.7	95.7%	26 (2.8%)	51 (5.5%)	686 (73.6%)	153 (16.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.4%)	24.5	2048^th of 2777 public middle schools	26.3%		25	2051^st of 2802 public middle schools	26.8%	3				12.7	12.7		31.7	30.4	31.0		19.9	14.4	17.0	$8,392
Fort Miller Middle	Public	7-8	1302 East Dakota Ave.	Fresno	93704	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 248-7100	623	40	15.4	98.1%	38 (6.1%)	89 (14.3%)	435 (69.8%)	35 (5.6%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	18 (2.9%)	11.1	2617^th of 2777 public middle schools	5.8%		9.5	2716^th of 2802 public middle schools	3.1%	99				3.8	3.8		18.3	18.0	18.2		8.1	7.7	7.9	$11,587
Scandinavian Middle	Public	7-8	3216 North Sierra Vista	Fresno	93726	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 253-6510	764	41	18.7	94.9%	26 (3.4%)	46 (6.0%)	520 (68.1%)	147 (19.2%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	15 (2.0%)	24.8	2036^th of 2777 public middle schools	26.7%		21.5	2200^th of 2802 public middle schools	21.5%	164				9.3	9.3		34.1	30.1	32.3		19.1	16.1	17.8	$9,522

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