Yosemite Middle

Summary:

Yosemite Middle is a public middle school located in Fresno, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 674 students. The school is part of the Fresno Unified School District, which is ranked 1082 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yosemite Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California middle schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the school is performing significantly below the state average. The school struggles across various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25-30% for female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, and particularly poorly for Asian and African American students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California middle schools. Yosemite Middle has also had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.4% to 56.8% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are typically 10-20 percentage points lower than the Fresno Unified School District and the state of California.

Nearby middle schools in the Fresno Unified School District, such as Ahwahnee Middle, Rutherford B. Gaston Senior Middle, and Tehipite Middle, also perform poorly compared to the state, but generally outperform Yosemite Middle in academic achievement and other key metrics. Yosemite Middle's student population has a high concentration of students from low-income families, with over 97% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the school's overall academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1292 North Ninth St.
       Fresno, CA  93703-4229


(559) 457-3450

District: Fresno Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2423rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,580 Help


Students who attend Yosemite Middle usually attend:

High:    McLane High

Feeder schools for Yosemite Middle:

Elementary:    Ann B. Leavenworth
    Mayfair Elementary
    Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
    Rowell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.4%
Asian:
8.3%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Yosemite Middle ranks worse than 87.3% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 14 ranked middle schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.21. (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 (83.4%), Asian (8.3%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yosemite Middle is 21.3. 12 middle schools in the Fresno Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yosemite Middle is $9,580, which is the 6th highest among 14 middle schools in the Fresno Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yosemite Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Yosemite Middle 2423rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Yosemite Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fresno Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno Unified 1082nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yosemite Middle

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Rank History for all students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.54 1604th 1769 9.3%
2005 16.07 1556th 1777 12.4%
2006 14.33 1616th 1804 10.4%
2007 17.60 1710th 1999 14.5%
2008 16.46 1762nd 2005 12.1%
2009 19.06 1754th 2063 15.0%
2010 19.34 1866th 2179 14.4%
2011 7.19 2139th 2236 4.3%
2012 7.31 2165th 2259 4.2%
2013 13.21 2175th 2379 8.6%
2015 9.63 2356th 2477 4.9%
2016 9.69 2350th 2497 5.9%
2017 10.27 2378th 2508 5.2%
2018 17.00 2114th 2480 14.8%
2019 16.87 2319th 2715 14.6%
2022 17.15 2346th 2740 14.4%
2023 17.00 2429th 2802 13.3%
2024 16.21 2423rd 2777 12.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 910th 1364 33.3%
2019 26.93 1293rd 1442 10.3%
2022 36.58 911th 1540 40.8%
2023 33.00 1075th 1529 29.7%
2024 33.59 1032nd 1477 30.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.84 1430th 1538 7.0%
2024 22.19 1381st 1550 10.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.02 1770th 2230 20.6%
2019 23.57 1912th 2369 19.3%
2022 23.78 1954th 2458 20.5%
2023 21.92 2099th 2549 17.7%
2024 20.31 2167th 2575 15.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.35 70th 94 25.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.03 1943rd 2262 14.1%
2019 18.09 2011th 2380 15.5%
2022 18.30 2142nd 2509 14.6%
2023 19.16 2123rd 2547 16.6%
2024 14.88 2296th 2546 9.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.90 1182nd 1369 13.7%
2019 27.09 1120th 1491 24.9%
2022 23.00 1341st 1531 12.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.88 2019th 2273 11.2%
2019 14.66 2170th 2407 9.8%
2022 16.62 2230th 2527 11.8%
2023 15.75 2290th 2558 10.5%
2024 17.38 2183rd 2547 14.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.32 690th 700 1.4%
2019 1.71 729th 745 2.1%
2022 5.60 689th 733 6.0%
2023 3.98 682nd 718 5.0%
2024 3.19 710th 741 4.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.15 577th 626 7.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.83 1710th 2072 17.5%
2019 21.36 1846th 2213 16.6%
2022 20.15 2001st 2359 15.2%
2023 20.42 2016th 2391 15.7%
2024 20.97 1984th 2383 16.7%
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Rank History for White students at Yosemite Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.21 1422nd 1602 11.2%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Open Quote The school is somewhat picked up and the staff are nice but they don't stop bullying and threats as much as they should Close Quote



Enrollment information for Yosemite Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 159 73 252 481 13 n/a n/a 0 978
1989 163 54 259 440 9 n/a n/a 0 925
1990 125 52 279 472 4 n/a n/a 0 932
1991 110 62 333 520 4 n/a n/a 0 1029
1992 103 49 360 516 7 n/a n/a 0 1035
1993 92 40 439 570 9 n/a n/a 0 1150
1994 51 45 339 456 5 n/a n/a 0 896
1995 39 27 337 410 3 n/a n/a 0 816
1996 39 27 337 410 3 n/a n/a 0 816
1997 33 34 319 390 2 n/a n/a 0 778
1998 34 25 274 430 6 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 41 29 276 464 3 n/a n/a 0 813
2000 24 26 276 475 3 n/a n/a 0 804
2001 29 36 242 492 10 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 33 45 259 505 3 n/a n/a 0 845
2003 33 45 259 505 3 n/a n/a 0 845
2004 14 43 254 551 2 n/a n/a 0 864
2005 19 53 207 559 4 n/a n/a 0 842
2006 20 56 198 577 4 n/a n/a 0 855
2007 21 46 195 539 7 n/a n/a 1 809
2008 19 54 170 490 5 n/a n/a 0 738
2009 15 32 152 443 5 0 1 0 648
2010 6 34 129 467 7 0 0 0 643
2011 14 37 99 457 10 1 1 0 619
2012 9 28 108 452 1 1 1 0 600
2013 11 23 104 483 2 0 3 0 626
2014 20 24 89 503 2 1 2 0 641
2015 13 25 102 508 1 1 4 0 654
2016 10 20 93 536 1 0 5 0 665
2017 15 27 66 565 1 1 2 0 677
2018 17 18 69 554 0 1 8 0 667
2019 27 19 62 608 0 1 11 0 728
2020 15 23 54 575 4 1 6 0 678
2021 11 17 59 544 1 1 5 0 638
2022 12 19 52 525 3 0 7 0 618
2023 18 23 56 562 3 1 11 0 674

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 Yosemite Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 978 48.8 20.0 n/a
1989 925 52.6 17.5 n/a
1990 932 48.4 19.2 n/a
1991 1029 50.6 20.3 n/a
1992 1035 51.4 20.1 89.3
1993 1150 41.2 27.9 77.5
1994 896 43.8 20.5 90.4
1995 816 38.6 21.1 88.8
1996 816 38.6 21.1 88.8
1997 778 37.4 20.8 95
1998 769 35.0 22.0 94.9
1999 813 35.0 23.2 95
2000 804 38.6 20.8 52
2001 809 38.0 21.3 99.6
2002 845 37.6 22.5 99.6
2003 845 37.6 22.5 99.6
2004 864 39.0 22.2 99.7
2005 842 45.8 18.4 99.6
2006 855 36.4 23.5 99.6
2007 809 44.2 18.3 95.3
2008 738 48.8 15.1 96.1
2009 648 40.8 13.8 96
2010 643 40.2 16.0 96.4
2011 619 n/a n/a 95.6
2012 600 31.0 19.3 n/a
2013 626 31.0 20.1 99.5
2014 641 29.0 22.1 97.2
2015 654 22.0 29.7 98.3
2016 665 29.0 22.9 97.4
2017 677 30.8 21.9 97.3
2018 667 27.6 24.1 97.3
2019 728 30.8 23.6 96.8
2020 678 n/a n/a 97.1
2021 638 26.7 23.8 97.2
2022 618 33.0 18.7 97.1
2023 674 31.5 21.3 97.5

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 Yosemite Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 978 48.8 20.0 n/a
1989 925 52.6 17.5 n/a
1990 932 48.4 19.2 n/a
1991 1029 50.6 20.3 n/a
1992 1035 51.4 20.1 89.3
1993 1150 41.2 27.9 77.5
1994 896 43.8 20.5 90.4
1995 816 38.6 21.1 88.8
1996 816 38.6 21.1 88.8
1997 778 37.4 20.8 95
1998 769 35.0 22.0 94.9
1999 813 35.0 23.2 95
2000 804 38.6 20.8 52
2001 809 38.0 21.3 99.6
2002 845 37.6 22.5 99.6
2003 845 37.6 22.5 99.6
2004 864 39.0 22.2 99.7
2005 842 45.8 18.4 99.6
2006 855 36.4 23.5 99.6
2007 809 44.2 18.3 95.3
2008 738 48.8 15.1 96.1
2009 648 40.8 13.8 96
2010 643 40.2 16.0 96.4
2011 619 n/a n/a 95.6
2012 600 31.0 19.3 n/a
2013 626 31.0 20.1 99.5
2014 641 29.0 22.1 97.2
2015 654 22.0 29.7 98.3
2016 665 29.0 22.9 97.4
2017 677 30.8 21.9 97.3
2018 667 27.6 24.1 97.3
2019 728 30.8 23.6 96.8
2020 678 n/a n/a 97.1
2021 638 26.7 23.8 97.2
2022 618 33.0 18.7 97.1
2023 674 31.5 21.3 97.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yosemite Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,580

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yosemite Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2319th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2429th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Yosemite Middle)26.719.4
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)37.132.4
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Yosemite Middle)9.916
 6.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)24.320
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Yosemite Middle)34.623.8
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)31.630
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yosemite Middle)15.511.4
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)20.815.7
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Yosemite Middle)11.19
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)14.713.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Yosemite Middle)6.42.8
 3.6%
   8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Fresno Unified)6.42.8
 3.6%
   8th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)9.19.5
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students728674
 7.4%
African American1923
 21.1%
American Indian03
Asian6256
 9.7%
Hispanic608562
 7.6%
Pacific Islander11
White2718
 33.3%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.8%97.5%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Yosemite Middle

Students at Yosemite Middle are 83% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Yosemite Middle usually go on to attend McLane High

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended Yosemite Middle.

Yosemite Middle ranks in the bottom 12.7% of California middle schools.


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