Very Good
#2516 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Citrus Middle
Middle School · Kings Canyon Joint Unified · Orange Cove, CA
A Kings Canyon Joint Unified middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Anchor Ave., Orange Cove, CA 93646
- Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Citrus Middle score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Citrus Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average614/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange Cove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,632
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
43.8%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Monte MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| General Grant MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 514 | Compare → |
| Kings Canyon OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 154 | Compare → |
| Mountain View (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kings Canyon Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #16 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Citrus Middle is listed in Kings Canyon Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citrus Middle
Citrus Middle is a public middle school in Orange Cove, CA, part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified, serving approximately 587 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,516 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citrus Middle
What grades does Citrus Middle serve?
Citrus Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Citrus Middle?
Citrus Middle has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Middle is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citrus Middle rank in CA?
Citrus Middle ranks #2,516 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Citrus Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Citrus Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Citrus Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citrus Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Citrus Middle a charter school?
No, Citrus Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Citrus Middle a Title I school?
No, Citrus Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citrus Middle?
96.9% of students at Citrus Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (559) 305-7370
- Area population (ZIP 93646)
- 10,047
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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