Very Good
#1853 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Fedde (pharis F.) Middle
Middle School · ABC Unified
21409 South Elaine Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,853 of 9,539
In Hawaiian Gardens
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#19 of 30
ABC Unified
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Fedde (pharis F.) Middle
Middle School in Hawaiian Gardens · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Fedde (pharis F.) Middle
Fedde (pharis F.) Middle is a public middle school in Hawaiian Gardens, CA, part of ABC Unified. Fedde (pharis F.) Middle serves approximately 352 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Fedde (pharis F.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,853 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fedde (pharis F.) Middle show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 8.1
- CA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Fedde (pharis F.) Middle — Students at Fedde (pharis F.) Middle score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Fedde (pharis F.) Middle Compares
See how Fedde (pharis F.) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
21409 South Elaine Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fedde (pharis F.) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Cerritos), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Cerritos), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lexington Junior High (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Cypress), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hawaiian Gardens, see our Hawaiian Gardens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha Elementary Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary Hawaiian Gardens | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Willow Elementary Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Artesia High Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Palms Elementary Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Hawaiian Elementary Hawaiian Gardens | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Cerritos | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Newcomb Academy Long Beach | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Helen Keller Middle Long Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Lexington Junior High Cypress | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| A. E. Arnold Elementary Cypress | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Bragg Elementary Cerritos | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Margaret Landell Elementary Cypress | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Artesia | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90716 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,235
Median Home Value
$525,100
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
Population
13,743
College Educated
16.8%
Homeownership
45%
Avg Commute
27.3 min
Poverty Rate
18%
Median Age
33.9
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| Durham Intermediate Durham, CA | 7.8 |
| Helen Keller Middle Long Beach, CA | 7.8 |
| Olympus Junior High Roseville, CA | 7.8 |
| Walnut Grove Intermediate West Covina, CA | 7.8 |
| Bunche Middle Compton, CA | 7.7 |
| Hillcrest Middle Sebastopol, CA | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fedde (pharis F.) Middle
What grades does Fedde (pharis F.) Middle serve?
Fedde (pharis F.) Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Fedde (pharis F.) Middle?
Fedde (pharis F.) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fedde (pharis F.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fedde (pharis F.) Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fedde (pharis F.) Middle rank in CA?
Fedde (pharis F.) Middle ranks #1,853 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fedde (pharis F.) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fedde (pharis F.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Fedde (pharis F.) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fedde (pharis F.) Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fedde (pharis F.) Middle a charter school?
No, Fedde (pharis F.) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fedde (pharis F.) Middle a Title I school?
No, Fedde (pharis F.) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fedde (pharis F.) Middle?
90.9% of students at Fedde (pharis F.) 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7805
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #19 of 30
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