Is Firebaugh Middle a good school?

Firebaugh Middle ranks in the bottom 20.1% of California middle schools.

How many students attend Firebaugh Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended Firebaugh Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Firebaugh Middle?

Students at Firebaugh Middle are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

What high school do graduates of Firebaugh Middle attend?

Students who attend Firebaugh Middle usually go on to attend Firebaugh High

Firebaugh Middle

Summary:

Firebaugh Middle is a public middle school in Firebaugh, CA, serving 526 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District, which is ranked 1010 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Firebaugh Middle faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics well below the state averages. In 2023-2024, only 28.6% of students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and just 12.23% were proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 650 out of 894 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 2220 out of 2777 in 2023-2024. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (91.63%) and English Language Learners.

However, Firebaugh Middle's migrant student population performs relatively well compared to other schools in the state, ranking 26th out of 94 California middle schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. In comparison, the nearby Dairyland Elementary and Bryant Middle generally outperform Firebaugh Middle in academic achievement, with Dairyland Elementary having 50.47% of students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy in 2023-2024. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing comprehensive strategies to support student learning, such as targeted professional development for teachers and evidence-based interventions for struggling students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1600 16th St.
Firebaugh, CA 93622-2407

(559) 659-1481

District: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2220^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Students who attend Firebaugh Middle usually attend:

High:

Firebaugh High

Feeder schools for Firebaugh Middle:

Elementary:	Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
	Hazel M. Bailey Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.1%

White:

1.5%

Asian:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Firebaugh Middle ranks worse than 79.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.1%), White (1.5%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Firebaugh Middle is 20. (See more...)

Compare Firebaugh Middle employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Firebaugh Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Firebaugh Middle 2220^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Firebaugh Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified 1010^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Firebaugh Middle

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Rank History for all students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	24.04	1342^nd	1769	24.1%
2005	38.37	1031^st	1777	42.0%
2006	27.85	1305^th	1804	27.7%
2007	27.61	1462^nd	1999	26.9%
2008	30.13	1430^th	2005	28.7%
2009	33.50	1377^th	2063	33.3%
2010	52.69	960^th	2179	55.9%
2011	50.10	1093^rd	2236	51.1%
2012	54.28	974^th	2259	56.9%
2013	46.41	1257^th	2379	47.2%
2015	17.21	2110^th	2477	14.8%
2016	24.11	1866^th	2497	25.3%
2017	28.18	1721^st	2508	31.4%
2018	35.77	1498^th	2480	39.6%
2019	46.69	1249^th	2715	54.0%
2021	27.32	650^th	894	27.3%
2022	24.65	2008^th	2740	26.7%
2023	27.07	1952^nd	2802	30.3%
2024	20.83	2220^th	2777	20.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.77	858^th	1364	37.1%
2019	49.34	437^th	1442	69.7%
2021	34.57	256^th	363	29.5%
2022	33.73	1037^th	1540	32.7%
2023	39.76	785^th	1529	48.7%
2024	26.51	1391^st	1477	5.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.68	1286^th	1538	16.4%
2024	37.97	837^th	1550	46.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	48.22	1016^th	2230	54.4%
2019	60.92	707^th	2369	70.2%
2021	41.58	396^th	721	45.1%
2022	36.79	1446^th	2458	41.2%
2023	35.01	1541^st	2549	39.5%
2024	25.72	1955^th	2575	24.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.69	29^th	86	66.3%
2024	64.42	26^th	94	72.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.38	1417^th	2262	37.4%
2019	54.91	933^rd	2380	60.8%
2021	29.44	517^th	738	29.9%
2022	19.32	2100^th	2509	16.3%
2023	25.84	1848^th	2547	27.4%
2024	18.49	2155^th	2546	15.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.77	146^th	354	58.8%
2022	25.98	1230^th	1531	19.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.89	1404^th	2273	38.2%
2019	37.26	1399^th	2407	41.9%
2021	27.74	537^th	763	29.6%
2022	30.29	1639^th	2527	35.1%
2023	28.45	1725^th	2558	32.6%
2024	23.01	1958^th	2547	23.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Firebaugh Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.56	925^th	2072	55.4%
2019	60.94	671^st	2213	69.7%
2022	33.61	1503^rd	2359	36.3%
2023	35.67	1427^th	2391	40.3%
2024	27.91	1714^th	2383	28.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Firebaugh Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	38	2	0	257	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1989	47	2	0	279	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1990	45	6	0	301	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1991	32	10	0	311	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1992	40	4	0	345	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1993	38	11	0	339	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1994	43	6	0	331	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1995	36	9	1	387	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1996	36	9	1	387	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1997	46	6	1	447	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1998	41	6	1	447	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1999	49	7	5	500	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2000	39	12	3	513	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
2001	41	12	4	535	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2002	36	9	0	540	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2003	36	9	0	540	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2004	31	8	0	593	1	n/a	n/a	5	638
2005	34	6	0	585	0	n/a	n/a	4	629
2006	27	6	1	559	0	n/a	n/a	4	597
2007	21	0	2	469	0	n/a	n/a	1	493
2008	26	1	1	478	2	n/a	n/a	0	508
2009	37	1	2	471	2	0	4	0	517
2010	43	1	1	456	2	0	1	0	504
2011	38	0	1	456	0	0	1	0	496
2012	35	5	1	474	0	0	1	0	516
2013	41	6	0	471	0	0	0	0	518
2014	35	2	0	478	0	0	0	0	515
2015	28	1	0	474	0	0	0	0	503
2016	23	4	1	489	0	0	0	0	517
2017	20	2	1	484	0	0	2	0	509
2018	14	2	1	478	0	0	3	0	498
2019	14	1	0	461	0	0	0	0	476
2020	12	0	0	515	0	1	1	0	529
2021	15	0	1	496	0	2	1	0	515
2022	11	0	2	503	0	2	1	0	519
2023	8	0	1	516	0	1	0	0	526

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Firebaugh Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	13.3	22.3	n/a
1989	328	15.5	21.1	n/a
1990	352	16.3	21.5	n/a
1991	353	17.3	20.4	n/a
1992	389	17.6	22.1	83.5
1993	388	19.1	20.3	85.3
1994	380	20.3	18.7	81.1
1995	433	20.2	21.4	90.1
1996	433	20.2	21.4	90.1
1997	500	20.2	24.8	86.2
1998	495	22.4	22.1	85.1
1999	561	23.5	23.9	84.1
2000	567	26.4	21.5	87.5
2001	592	27.3	21.7	86.7
2002	585	29.2	20.0	86.3
2003	585	29.2	20.0	86.3
2004	638	26.0	24.5	72.8
2005	629	28.3	22.2	98.4
2006	597	30.2	19.8	86.7
2007	493	24.0	20.5	88.8
2008	508	25.3	20.1	87
2009	517	23.4	19.5	86.7
2010	504	25.7	19.6	88.9
2011	496	n/a	n/a	89.3
2012	516	19.5	26.3	n/a
2013	518	21.1	24.5	92.3
2014	515	20.3	25.2	94
2015	503	23.0	21.8	91.1
2016	517	23.0	22.4	91.7
2017	509	25.9	19.6	91.2
2018	498	25.2	19.7	89.6
2019	476	22.2	21.4	90.5
2020	529	n/a	n/a	89.6
2021	515	24.8	20.7	91.7
2022	519	25.7	20.1	86.9
2023	526	26.2	20.0	91.6

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 Firebaugh Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	13.3	22.3	n/a
1989	328	15.5	21.1	n/a
1990	352	16.3	21.5	n/a
1991	353	17.3	20.4	n/a
1992	389	17.6	22.1	83.5
1993	388	19.1	20.3	85.3
1994	380	20.3	18.7	81.1
1995	433	20.2	21.4	90.1
1996	433	20.2	21.4	90.1
1997	500	20.2	24.8	86.2
1998	495	22.4	22.1	85.1
1999	561	23.5	23.9	84.1
2000	567	26.4	21.5	87.5
2001	592	27.3	21.7	86.7
2002	585	29.2	20.0	86.3
2003	585	29.2	20.0	86.3
2004	638	26.0	24.5	72.8
2005	629	28.3	22.2	98.4
2006	597	30.2	19.8	86.7
2007	493	24.0	20.5	88.8
2008	508	25.3	20.1	87
2009	517	23.4	19.5	86.7
2010	504	25.7	19.6	88.9
2011	496	n/a	n/a	89.3
2012	516	19.5	26.3	n/a
2013	518	21.1	24.5	92.3
2014	515	20.3	25.2	94
2015	503	23.0	21.8	91.1
2016	517	23.0	22.4	91.7
2017	509	25.9	19.6	91.2
2018	498	25.2	19.7	89.6
2019	476	22.2	21.4	90.5
2020	529	n/a	n/a	89.6
2021	515	24.8	20.7	91.7
2022	519	25.7	20.1	86.9
2023	526	26.2	20.0	91.6

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Firebaugh Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1249^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1952^nd of 2802 Middle schools	23.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh Middle)	41.4	21.8	19.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)	41.4	21.8	19.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh Middle)	21.6	6.3	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)	21.6	6.3	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh Middle)	54.3	40.3	13.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)	54.3	40.5	13.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh Middle)	26.7	14.2	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)	26.7	14	12.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh Middle)	56.4	46.3	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)	55.6	46	9.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh Middle)	47.1	14.1	33.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)	46.5	14	32.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Firebaugh Middle)	22.9	15.4	7.4%
8th Grade Science (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)	22.5	15.3	7.2%
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	476	526	10.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	461	516	11.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	14	8	42.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.5%	91.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Firebaugh Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	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 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	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
Firebaugh Middle	Public	6-8	1600 16th St.	Firebaugh	93622	Fresno County	Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 659-1481	526	26	20.0	91.6%	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	516 (98.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20.8	2220^th of 2777 public middle schools	20.1%		27.1	1952^nd of 2802 public middle schools	30.3%	268		12.6	12.6			18.1	29.4	37.1	28.6			9.7	12.4	14.3	12.2
Mendota Junior High	Public	7-8	1258 East Belmont Ave.	Mendota	93640	Fresno County	Mendota Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 655-4301	576	27	21.1	98.6%	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	567 (98.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.6	1745^th of 2777 public middle schools	37.2%		27.9	1911^th of 2802 public middle schools	31.8%	166		10.8	10.8				46.6	35.9	41.4				17.1	17.2	17.2	$12,557
Bryant Middle	Public	6-8	16695 North Bryant Rd.	Dos Palos	93620	Merced County	Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 392-0240	514	25	20.9	89.3%	64 (12.5%)	7 (1.4%)	427 (83.1%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	12	2583^rd of 2777 public middle schools	7.0%		17.9	2385^th of 2802 public middle schools	14.9%	198		8.1	8.1			20.0	13.2	17.9	16.9			12.0	6.0	8.6	8.8	$6,126
Dairyland Elementary	Public	4-8	12861 Avenue 18 1/2	Chowchilla	93610	Madera County	Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 665-2394	241	10	22.9	75.9%	83 (34.4%)	2 (0.8%)	148 (61.4%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	62.5	825^th of 2777 public middle schools	70.3%		66.4	753^rd of 2802 public middle schools	73.1%	72	27.8	32.6	30.5	46.2	55.6	38.9	56.0	56.5	50.5	46.2	38.9	38.2	32.0	47.8	39.9	$9,578

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