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Firebaugh Middle

Middle School · Firebaugh-las Deltas Unified · Firebaugh, CA

A Firebaugh-las Deltas Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1976 Morris Kyle Dr., Firebaugh, CA 93622

  • Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$18,902
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Firebaugh Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

92.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Firebaugh 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,127/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Firebaugh), 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

$46,510

Median home value

$236,100

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

4.2%

Homeownership

45.9%

Poverty rate

35.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Firebaugh Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–120.2 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Firebaugh-las Deltas Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Firebaugh Middle is listed in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Firebaugh Middle

Firebaugh Middle is a public middle school in Firebaugh, CA, part of Firebaugh-las Deltas Unified, serving approximately 533 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,567 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Firebaugh Middle

What grades does Firebaugh Middle serve?

Firebaugh Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Firebaugh Middle?

Firebaugh Middle has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Firebaugh Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Firebaugh Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Firebaugh Middle rank in CA?

Firebaugh Middle ranks #6,567 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Firebaugh Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Firebaugh Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Firebaugh Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Firebaugh Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Firebaugh Middle a charter school?

No, Firebaugh Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Firebaugh Middle a Title I school?

No, Firebaugh Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Firebaugh Middle?

92.9% of students at Firebaugh 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
533
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
Area population (ZIP 93622)
9,683
Area median age
32.8
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 93622; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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