Harry S. Truman Middle

Summary:

Harry S. Truman Middle is a public middle school in Fontana, California, serving 991 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Fontana Unified School District, which is ranked 1103 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harry S. Truman Middle faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 39.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests is well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.94% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide, and only 17.09% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 35.54% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.35% to 94.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

When compared to other middle schools in the Fontana Unified School District and nearby districts, Harry S. Truman Middle generally performs worse on standardized tests and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. For example, Wayne Ruble Middle and Southridge Technical Middle, both within the Fontana Unified District, outperform Harry S. Truman Middle on test scores and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance has remained consistently low over the past several years, with little to no improvement in test scores or other key metrics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 16224 Mallory Dr.
       Fontana, CA  92335-7844


(909) 357-5190

District: Fontana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1995th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Harry S. Truman Middle usually attend:

High:    Jurupa Hills High

Feeder schools for Harry S. Truman Middle:

Elementary:    Cypress Elementary
    Palmetto Elementary
    Randall Pepper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  942

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.3%
White:
3.3%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Compare Details Harry S. Truman Middle ranks worse than 71.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 4th 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 25.96. (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 (90.3%), White (3.3%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Middle is 20, which is the 2nd best among 7 middle schools in the Fontana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harry S. Truman Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harry S. Truman Middle 1995th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Harry S. Truman 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 Harry S. Truman Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.82 1378th 1769 22.1%
2005 19.23 1474th 1777 17.1%
2006 19.16 1507th 1804 16.5%
2007 20.75 1623rd 1999 18.8%
2008 21.87 1634th 2005 18.5%
2009 25.64 1586th 2063 23.1%
2010 21.08 1816th 2179 16.7%
2011 32.60 1567th 2236 29.9%
2012 26.24 1758th 2259 22.2%
2013 20.50 1993rd 2379 16.2%
2015 17.85 2084th 2477 15.9%
2016 13.40 2245th 2497 10.1%
2017 11.87 2325th 2508 7.3%
2018 13.20 2240th 2480 9.7%
2019 18.64 2242nd 2715 17.4%
2022 17.80 2317th 2740 15.4%
2023 20.17 2263rd 2802 19.2%
2024 25.96 1995th 2777 28.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.27 1288th 1364 5.6%
2019 32.18 1003rd 1442 30.4%
2022 33.95 1023rd 1540 33.6%
2023 31.68 1140th 1529 25.4%
2024 37.33 830th 1477 43.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.83 957th 1538 37.8%
2024 34.37 948th 1550 38.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.20 1959th 2230 12.2%
2019 26.37 1822nd 2369 23.1%
2022 23.25 1981st 2458 19.4%
2023 25.69 1944th 2549 23.7%
2024 35.57 1545th 2575 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.60 2079th 2262 8.1%
2019 16.89 2045th 2380 14.1%
2022 19.27 2102nd 2509 16.2%
2023 22.91 1973rd 2547 22.5%
2024 28.50 1736th 2546 31.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.49 1299th 1369 5.1%
2019 22.20 1328th 1491 10.9%
2022 27.48 1155th 1531 24.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.28 140th 191 26.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.75 2082nd 2273 8.4%
2019 19.79 1993rd 2407 17.2%
2022 17.16 2203rd 2527 12.8%
2023 17.68 2204th 2558 13.8%
2024 24.16 1911th 2547 25.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 434th 600 27.7%
2023 17.10 567th 614 7.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.93 1817th 2072 12.3%
2019 24.63 1723rd 2213 22.1%
2022 24.32 1842nd 2359 21.9%
2023 26.45 1780th 2391 25.6%
2024 35.51 1440th 2383 39.6%
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Rank History for White students at Harry S. Truman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.15 1559th 1602 2.7%
2022 7.01 1482nd 1555 4.7%
2023 13.47 1377th 1552 11.3%
2024 12.95 1376th 1535 10.4%
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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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by a parent
Friday, January 11, 2019

Open Quote Teachers can care less. Drugs and violence is a major issue. Pulled my child out of this toxic so called school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harry S. Truman Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 313 86 35 693 3 n/a n/a 0 1130
1998 304 85 34 761 4 n/a n/a 0 1188
1999 289 106 34 802 3 n/a n/a 0 1234
2000 220 95 24 771 6 n/a n/a 0 1116
2001 174 98 20 841 4 n/a n/a 0 1137
2002 142 96 26 1011 6 n/a n/a 0 1281
2003 142 96 26 1011 6 n/a n/a 0 1281
2004 122 69 27 986 4 n/a n/a 5 1213
2005 110 77 13 1032 5 n/a n/a 7 1244
2006 83 75 13 1019 7 n/a n/a 3 1200
2007 79 58 20 1057 6 n/a n/a 1 1221
2008 64 47 23 1077 7 n/a n/a 0 1218
2009 63 46 13 1047 3 10 2 0 1184
2010 56 49 12 1058 5 12 0 0 1192
2011 65 45 15 1152 5 11 0 0 1293
2012 67 43 20 1146 3 12 2 0 1293
2013 55 40 14 1133 0 8 1 0 1251
2014 42 31 9 1149 1 5 3 0 1240
2015 44 32 14 1113 1 3 6 0 1213
2016 41 42 13 1144 1 2 2 0 1245
2017 32 41 9 1080 0 3 5 0 1170
2018 34 41 15 1111 0 2 2 0 1205
2019 44 33 12 1076 2 1 5 0 1173
2020 45 33 9 1003 1 3 6 0 1100
2021 43 33 8 941 1 4 7 0 1037
2022 32 35 7 927 0 4 5 0 1010
2023 27 31 11 912 0 3 7 0 991
2024 31 27 20 851 1 1 11 0 942

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 Harry S. Truman Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1130 44.5 25.4 63.3
1998 1188 46.0 25.8 61.1
1999 1234 47.6 25.9 60.9
2000 1116 49.0 22.8 60.2
2001 1137 49.0 23.2 72.3
2002 1281 53.0 24.2 53.5
2003 1281 53.0 24.2 53.5
2004 1213 49.0 24.8 58
2005 1244 52.0 23.9 62.7
2006 1200 50.9 23.6 72.1
2007 1221 46.6 26.2 79.6
2008 1218 54.9 22.2 76.8
2009 1184 49.6 21.3 81
2010 1192 47.0 25.3 83.5
2011 1293 n/a n/a 88
2012 1293 51.5 25.1 n/a
2013 1251 51.4 24.3 90.4
2014 1240 51.4 24.0 91.6
2015 1213 54.0 22.4 88.9
2016 1245 54.0 23.0 92.2
2017 1170 51.7 22.6 89.7
2018 1205 52.9 22.7 91.1
2019 1173 52.9 22.1 93.3
2020 1100 n/a n/a 96.2
2021 1037 48.3 21.4 94
2022 1010 46.8 21.5 86.1
2023 991 47.4 20.8 83.4
2024 942 46.9 20.0 87.6

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 Harry S. Truman Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1130 44.5 25.4 63.3
1998 1188 46.0 25.8 61.1
1999 1234 47.6 25.9 60.9
2000 1116 49.0 22.8 60.2
2001 1137 49.0 23.2 72.3
2002 1281 53.0 24.2 53.5
2003 1281 53.0 24.2 53.5
2004 1213 49.0 24.8 58
2005 1244 52.0 23.9 62.7
2006 1200 50.9 23.6 72.1
2007 1221 46.6 26.2 79.6
2008 1218 54.9 22.2 76.8
2009 1184 49.6 21.3 81
2010 1192 47.0 25.3 83.5
2011 1293 n/a n/a 88
2012 1293 51.5 25.1 n/a
2013 1251 51.4 24.3 90.4
2014 1240 51.4 24.0 91.6
2015 1213 54.0 22.4 88.9
2016 1245 54.0 23.0 92.2
2017 1170 51.7 22.6 89.7
2018 1205 52.9 22.7 91.1
2019 1173 52.9 22.1 93.3
2020 1100 n/a n/a 96.2
2021 1037 48.3 21.4 94
2022 1010 46.8 21.5 86.1
2023 991 47.4 20.8 83.4
2024 942 46.9 20.0 87.6

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 Harry S. Truman 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 2242nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2263rd of 2802 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harry S. Truman Middle)31.224.8
 6.4%
   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 (Harry S. Truman Middle)21.713.3
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)22.619.6
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harry S. Truman Middle)29.636
 6.4%
   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 (Harry S. Truman Middle)13.612.9
 0.7%
   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 (Harry S. Truman Middle)26.925.1
 1.8%
   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 (Harry S. Truman Middle)12.511
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)20.817.8
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Harry S. Truman Middle)16.68.5
 8.1%
   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 Students1173991
 15.5%
African American3331
 6.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic1076912
 15.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White4427
 38.6%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%83.4%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harry S. Truman Middle

Students who attend Harry S. Truman Middle usually go on to attend Jurupa Hills High

Students at Harry S. Truman Middle are 90% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 942 students attended Harry S. Truman Middle.

Harry S. Truman Middle ranks 1995th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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