Very Good
#1923 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Fulton (harry C.) Middle
Middle School · Fountain Valley Elementary
8778 El Lago St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
730
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
730
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,923 of 9,539
In Fountain Valley
#9 of 14
public schools
In district
#8 of 10
Fountain Valley Elementary
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Fulton (harry C.) Middle
Middle School in Fountain Valley · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Fulton (harry C.) Middle
Fulton (harry C.) Middle is a public middle school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary. Fulton (harry C.) Middle serves approximately 730 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Fulton (harry C.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,923 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Fulton (harry C.) Middle show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 8.3
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Fulton (harry C.) Middle runs 21.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Fulton (harry C.) Middle — Students at Fulton (harry C.) Middle score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Fulton (harry C.) Middle Compares
See how Fulton (harry C.) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8778 El Lago St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fulton (harry C.) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Huntington Beach), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Vista View Middle (rated 6.1/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake View Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Valley Vista High Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Oak View Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Westmont Elementary Westminster | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Sycamore Creek Community Charter Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Vista View Middle Fountain Valley | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Coast High Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Ethan B. Allen Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Ocean View High Huntington Beach | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| Newland (William T.) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Holy Family Institute Huntington Beach | 1.9 mi | — |
| HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE Huntington Beach | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92708 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,797
Median Home Value
$1,018,600
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
Population
56,358
College Educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
43.7
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| Helen Keller Middle Long Beach, CA | 7.8 |
| Huntington Middle San Marino, CA | 7.8 |
| La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fulton (harry C.) Middle
What grades does Fulton (harry C.) Middle serve?
Fulton (harry C.) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fulton (harry C.) Middle?
Fulton (harry C.) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton (harry C.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton (harry C.) Middle is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fulton (harry C.) Middle rank in CA?
Fulton (harry C.) Middle ranks #1,923 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fulton (harry C.) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fulton (harry C.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Fulton (harry C.) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton (harry C.) Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fulton (harry C.) Middle a charter school?
No, Fulton (harry C.) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fulton (harry C.) Middle a Title I school?
No, Fulton (harry C.) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fulton (harry C.) Middle?
20.0% of students at Fulton (harry C.) 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 730
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 20.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (714) 375-2816
Resources & Links
District
Fountain Valley Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,036
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,357
- District Rank
- #8 of 10
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