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#3618 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Fortuna Middle
Middle School · Fortuna Elementary · Fortuna, CA
A Fortuna Elementary middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
843 L St., Fortuna, CA 95540
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fortuna Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fortuna 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fortuna), 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
$62,346
Median home value
$362,400
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddy Thomas MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 236 | 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.
Fortuna Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fortuna Middle is listed in Fortuna Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fortuna Middle
Fortuna Middle is a public middle school in Fortuna, CA, part of Fortuna Elementary, serving approximately 253 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,618 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fortuna Middle
What grades does Fortuna Middle serve?
Fortuna Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Fortuna Middle?
Fortuna Middle has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fortuna Middle rank in CA?
Fortuna Middle ranks #3,618 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fortuna Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fortuna Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Fortuna Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fortuna Middle has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Fortuna Middle a charter school?
No, Fortuna Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fortuna Middle a Title I school?
No, Fortuna Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fortuna Middle?
85.0% of students at Fortuna 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (707) 725-3415
- Area population (ZIP 95540)
- 14,641
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 95540; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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