Fontana Middle

Summary:

Fontana Middle is a public middle school located in Fontana, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,126 students. The school is part of the Fontana Unified School District, which is ranked 1103 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fontana Middle faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism, academic performance, and the performance of specific student subgroups. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 11.9% in 2017-2018 to 32.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 14.1%. Academically, Fontana Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Fontana Unified School District and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.27% of Fontana Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 37.35% for the district and 47.04% for the state.

When comparing Fontana Middle to other nearby middle schools within the Fontana Unified School District, it becomes clear that Fontana Middle is underperforming. For instance, Sequoia Middle and Almeria Middle have higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Fontana Middle. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges. Despite these concerns, Fontana Middle's performance suggests that there is room for improvement, and addressing the root causes of the school's challenges could enhance its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8425 Mango Ave.
       Fontana, CA  92335-3909


(909) 357-5370

District: Fontana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2287th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Fontana Middle usually attend:

High:    Fontana High

Feeder schools for Fontana Middle:

Elementary:    Date Elementary
    Oleander Elementary
    South Tamarind Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  1,119

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.0%
African American:
3.5%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.4% Help


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Compare Details Fontana Middle ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Fontana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.18. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92%), African American (3.5%), White (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fontana Middle is 21.6. 5 middle schools in the Fontana Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fontana Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fontana Middle 2287th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Fontana Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fontana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fontana Unified 1103rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fontana Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.57 1622nd 1769 8.3%
2005 11.75 1641st 1777 7.7%
2006 14.68 1608th 1804 10.9%
2007 14.52 1789th 1999 10.5%
2008 20.73 1661st 2005 17.2%
2009 31.10 1440th 2063 30.2%
2010 25.02 1714th 2179 21.3%
2011 26.35 1741st 2236 22.1%
2012 27.73 1714th 2259 24.1%
2013 30.22 1706th 2379 28.3%
2015 16.68 2127th 2477 14.1%
2016 19.13 2057th 2497 17.6%
2017 15.25 2213th 2508 11.8%
2018 21.14 1961st 2480 20.9%
2019 20.33 2168th 2715 20.1%
2022 20.88 2177th 2740 20.5%
2023 18.74 2343rd 2802 16.4%
2024 19.18 2287th 2777 17.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 905th 1364 33.7%
2019 32.04 1016th 1442 29.5%
2022 31.66 1166th 1540 24.3%
2023 29.56 1245th 1529 18.6%
2024 34.54 978th 1477 33.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.87 1319th 1538 14.2%
2024 29.48 1114th 1550 28.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 1618th 2230 27.4%
2019 27.77 1772nd 2369 25.2%
2022 27.39 1791st 2458 27.1%
2023 24.15 2009th 2549 21.2%
2024 24.70 1992nd 2575 22.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.79 180th 336 46.4%
2023 39.06 179th 321 44.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.37 1901st 2262 16.0%
2019 16.38 2061st 2380 13.4%
2022 17.68 2167th 2509 13.6%
2023 17.83 2186th 2547 14.2%
2024 18.35 2165th 2546 15.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 1079th 1369 21.2%
2019 31.87 979th 1491 34.3%
2022 30.25 1048th 1531 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 1744th 2273 23.3%
2019 23.72 1848th 2407 23.2%
2022 24.94 1852nd 2527 26.7%
2023 20.06 2095th 2558 18.1%
2024 19.87 2087th 2547 18.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.68 508th 600 15.3%
2019 31.29 440th 643 31.6%
2023 16.94 569th 614 7.3%
2024 29.83 446th 626 28.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.52 1482nd 2072 28.5%
2019 27.63 1625th 2213 26.6%
2022 29.07 1658th 2359 29.7%
2023 25.38 1821st 2391 23.8%
2024 26.52 1776th 2383 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fontana Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.00 1135th 1552 26.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Fontana Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 872 77 36 336 11 n/a n/a 0 1332
1989 844 97 35 441 7 n/a n/a 0 1424
1990 814 111 38 552 5 n/a n/a 0 1520
1991 712 89 32 623 6 n/a n/a 0 1462
1992 643 105 24 684 3 n/a n/a 0 1459
1993 619 124 27 651 3 n/a n/a 0 1424
1994 519 128 38 673 6 n/a n/a 0 1364
1995 412 118 34 746 2 n/a n/a 0 1312
1996 412 118 34 746 2 n/a n/a 0 1312
1997 254 95 5 544 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1998 228 101 17 555 5 n/a n/a 0 906
1999 228 100 13 614 5 n/a n/a 3 963
2000 228 95 14 730 7 n/a n/a 0 1074
2001 221 100 11 795 9 n/a n/a 0 1136
2002 195 114 17 969 12 n/a n/a 0 1307
2003 195 114 17 969 12 n/a n/a 0 1307
2004 191 122 25 1076 10 n/a n/a 5 1429
2005 160 93 19 1065 11 n/a n/a 5 1353
2006 142 58 20 1111 8 n/a n/a 5 1344
2007 112 66 18 1101 8 n/a n/a 2 1307
2008 84 65 19 1094 8 n/a n/a 0 1270
2009 70 66 9 1069 6 8 4 0 1232
2010 73 55 11 1006 7 4 0 0 1156
2011 64 47 9 953 2 0 0 0 1075
2012 46 51 5 942 2 3 2 0 1051
2013 43 46 6 919 1 4 2 0 1021
2014 39 50 6 976 0 2 2 0 1075
2015 34 43 8 1015 0 2 2 0 1104
2016 28 48 6 1034 0 2 5 0 1123
2017 29 35 4 1117 0 1 5 0 1191
2018 26 47 6 1138 3 2 7 0 1229
2019 19 53 5 1164 3 3 8 0 1255
2020 23 39 7 1120 3 0 8 0 1200
2021 33 39 2 1098 2 1 5 0 1180
2022 31 32 4 1061 2 1 9 0 1140
2023 34 39 5 1040 1 2 4 1 1126
2024 33 39 7 1030 2 2 6 0 1119

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 Fontana Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1332 56.0 23.7 n/a
1989 1424 57.0 24.9 n/a
1990 1520 66.0 23.0 n/a
1991 1462 65.3 22.3 n/a
1992 1459 66.4 21.9 22.1
1993 1424 54.0 26.4 33.1
1994 1364 52.5 26.0 44.6
1995 1312 50.1 26.2 38.3
1996 1312 50.1 26.2 38.3
1997 899 36.0 25.0 67.6
1998 906 33.0 27.5 68.1
1999 963 35.0 27.5 68.2
2000 1074 39.4 27.3 68.6
2001 1136 45.0 25.2 80.3
2002 1307 52.0 25.1 66.1
2003 1307 52.0 25.1 66.1
2004 1429 54.0 26.5 62.6
2005 1353 54.0 25.1 64
2006 1344 53.0 25.4 61.8
2007 1307 52.2 25.0 64.1
2008 1270 60.4 21.0 68.3
2009 1232 62.6 17.7 77.7
2010 1156 59.0 19.5 74
2011 1075 n/a n/a 83.8
2012 1051 58.2 18.0 n/a
2013 1021 55.2 18.4 91.4
2014 1075 59.0 18.2 92.9
2015 1104 44.0 25.0 93.2
2016 1123 44.0 25.5 94
2017 1191 47.6 25.0 92.1
2018 1229 49.6 24.7 92.9
2019 1255 53.6 23.4 92.6
2020 1200 n/a n/a 73.4
2021 1180 52.9 22.2 93
2022 1140 51.9 21.9 90.2
2023 1126 51.6 21.8 89.6
2024 1119 51.6 21.6 91.4

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 Fontana Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1332 56.0 23.7 n/a
1989 1424 57.0 24.9 n/a
1990 1520 66.0 23.0 n/a
1991 1462 65.3 22.3 n/a
1992 1459 66.4 21.9 22.1
1993 1424 54.0 26.4 33.1
1994 1364 52.5 26.0 44.6
1995 1312 50.1 26.2 38.3
1996 1312 50.1 26.2 38.3
1997 899 36.0 25.0 67.6
1998 906 33.0 27.5 68.1
1999 963 35.0 27.5 68.2
2000 1074 39.4 27.3 68.6
2001 1136 45.0 25.2 80.3
2002 1307 52.0 25.1 66.1
2003 1307 52.0 25.1 66.1
2004 1429 54.0 26.5 62.6
2005 1353 54.0 25.1 64
2006 1344 53.0 25.4 61.8
2007 1307 52.2 25.0 64.1
2008 1270 60.4 21.0 68.3
2009 1232 62.6 17.7 77.7
2010 1156 59.0 19.5 74
2011 1075 n/a n/a 83.8
2012 1051 58.2 18.0 n/a
2013 1021 55.2 18.4 91.4
2014 1075 59.0 18.2 92.9
2015 1104 44.0 25.0 93.2
2016 1123 44.0 25.5 94
2017 1191 47.6 25.0 92.1
2018 1229 49.6 24.7 92.9
2019 1255 53.6 23.4 92.6
2020 1200 n/a n/a 73.4
2021 1180 52.9 22.2 93
2022 1140 51.9 21.9 90.2
2023 1126 51.6 21.8 89.6
2024 1119 51.6 21.6 91.4

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 Fontana 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 2168th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2343rd of 2802 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Middle)28.815.2
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)35.629.8
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Middle)2212.4
 9.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)22.619.6
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Middle)36.327
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)42.735.1
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Middle)16.719.5
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)19.818.6
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Middle)29.219.4
 9.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)37.733.7
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Middle)1612.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)20.817.8
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Fontana Middle)12.813.3
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Fontana Unified)17.615.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12551126
 10.3%
African American5339
 26.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian55
Hispanic11641040
 10.7%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White1934
 78.9%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.6%89.6%
 3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,119 students attended Fontana Middle.

Fontana Middle ranks in the bottom 17.6% of California middle schools.

Students at Fontana Middle are 92% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% White.

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


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