Below Average
#8076 of 9,539 schools in CA
Florence E. Rata
High School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1373 West Mesa Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Florence E. Rata score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2011, to 25% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence E. Rata 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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)
Median income
$97,492
Median home value
$469,800
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,371 | Compare → |
| Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| The Fearless SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Herbert Hoover HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,021 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #91 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
Florence E. Rata is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence E. Rata
Florence E. Rata is a public high school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 38 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,076 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence E. Rata
What grades does Florence E. Rata serve?
Florence E. Rata serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Florence E. Rata?
Florence E. Rata has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence E. Rata?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence E. Rata is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence E. Rata rank in CA?
Florence E. Rata ranks #8,076 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Florence E. Rata's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence E. Rata has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Florence E. Rata?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence E. Rata has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Florence E. Rata a charter school?
No, Florence E. Rata is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence E. Rata a Title I school?
No, Florence E. Rata is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence E. Rata?
81.6% of students at Florence E. Rata 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
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (559) 451-4585
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 93711)
- 39,360
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 93711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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