Below Average
#7375 of 9,539 schools in CA
Fesler (isaac) Junior High
Middle School · Santa Maria-Bonita
1100 East Fesler St., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Enrollment
958
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
958
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,375 of 9,539
In Santa Maria
#27 of 30
public schools
In district
#18 of 21
Santa Maria-Bonita
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Fesler (isaac) Junior High
Middle School in Santa Maria · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Fesler (isaac) Junior High
Fesler (isaac) Junior High is a public middle school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria-Bonita. Fesler (isaac) Junior High serves approximately 958 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Fesler (isaac) Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,375 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fesler (isaac) Junior High show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.7
- CA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Fesler (isaac) Junior High — Students at Fesler (isaac) Junior High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.8%
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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.1/10.
How Fesler (isaac) Junior High Compares
See how Fesler (isaac) Junior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1100 East Fesler St., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fesler (isaac) Junior High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. El Camino Junior High (rated 6.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kunst (Tommie) Junior High (rated 5.6/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93454 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,178
Median Home Value
$477,600
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
Population
41,710
College Educated
17.8%
Homeownership
53.1%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Median Age
31.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fesler (isaac) Junior High
What grades does Fesler (isaac) Junior High serve?
Fesler (isaac) Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Fesler (isaac) Junior High?
Fesler (isaac) Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fesler (isaac) Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fesler (isaac) Junior High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fesler (isaac) Junior High rank in CA?
Fesler (isaac) Junior High ranks #7,375 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fesler (isaac) Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fesler (isaac) Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Fesler (isaac) Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fesler (isaac) Junior High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fesler (isaac) Junior High a charter school?
No, Fesler (isaac) Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fesler (isaac) Junior High a Title I school?
No, Fesler (isaac) Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fesler (isaac) Junior High?
91.8% of students at Fesler (isaac) Junior 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 958
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (805) 361-7880
Resources & Links
District
Santa Maria-Bonita- District Enrollment
- 17,165
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,207
- District Rank
- #18 of 21
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