Excellent
#1243 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Design Science Middle College High
High School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741
- Math 62% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Design Science Middle College High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Design Science Middle College High 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
100%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93741; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Read AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Fresno HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,009 | Compare → |
| FultonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Phillip J Patino School of EntrepreneurshipEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #8 of 98
- District spending per student
- $20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Design Science Middle College High is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Design Science Middle College High
Design Science Middle College High is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 242 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Design Science Middle College High
What grades does Design Science Middle College High serve?
Design Science Middle College High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Design Science Middle College High?
Design Science Middle College High has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Design Science Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Design Science Middle College High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Design Science Middle College High rank in CA?
Design Science Middle College High ranks #1,243 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Design Science Middle College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Design Science Middle College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Design Science Middle College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Design Science Middle College High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Design Science Middle College High a charter school?
No, Design Science Middle College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Design Science Middle College High a Title I school?
No, Design Science Middle College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Design Science Middle College High?
63.6% of students at Design Science Middle College High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (559) 489-2270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 93741)
- 69
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 93741; 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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