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#6911 of 9,539 schools in CA
Fort Bragg Middle
Middle School · Fort Bragg Unified · Fort Bragg, CA
A Fort Bragg Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Harold St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437
- Math 9% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Bragg Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Bragg 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Bragg), 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
$55,061
Median home value
$541,400
Median rent
$1,367/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter CoveEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–8 | 0.7 mi | 7 | 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.
Fort Bragg Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Bragg Middle is listed in Fort Bragg Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Bragg Middle
Fort Bragg Middle is a public middle school in Fort Bragg, CA, part of Fort Bragg Unified, serving approximately 408 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,911 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Bragg Middle
What grades does Fort Bragg Middle serve?
Fort Bragg Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Bragg Middle?
Fort Bragg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Bragg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Bragg Middle is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Bragg Middle rank in CA?
Fort Bragg Middle ranks #6,911 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fort Bragg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Bragg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Fort Bragg Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Bragg Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fort Bragg Middle a charter school?
No, Fort Bragg Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Bragg Middle a Title I school?
No, Fort Bragg Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Bragg Middle?
77.7% of students at Fort Bragg 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (707) 961-2870
- Area population (ZIP 95437)
- 15,106
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 95437; 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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