Excellent
#465 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Masuda (kazuo) Middle
Middle School · Fountain Valley Elementary
17415 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
742
Student-Teacher
22.5:1
Score
8.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
742
Student-Teacher
22.5:1
Score
8.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#465 of 9,539
In Fountain Valley
#2 of 14
public schools
In district
#1 of 10
Fountain Valley Elementary
Equity
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Masuda (kazuo) Middle
Middle School in Fountain Valley · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Masuda (kazuo) Middle
Masuda (kazuo) Middle is a public middle school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary. Masuda (kazuo) Middle serves approximately 742 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Masuda (kazuo) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Masuda (kazuo) Middle show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- District avg 8.3
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Masuda (kazuo) Middle runs 22.5:1 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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Masuda (kazuo) Middle — Students at Masuda (kazuo) Middle score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Masuda (kazuo) Middle Compares
See how Masuda (kazuo) 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
17415 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Masuda (kazuo) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Ethan B. Allen Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Thomas Paine Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Garden Grove), with a very similar rating. Additionally, La Quinta High (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Westminster), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 0.3 mi | — |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Valley Vista High Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Los Amigos High Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Thomas Paine Elementary Garden Grove | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Brood of Bees Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | — |
| Ethan B. Allen Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| BETHEL BAPTIST SCHOOL Santa Ana | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| La Quinta High Westminster | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| ST BARBARA SCHOOL Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| St. Barbara Elementary Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | — |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 1.9 mi | — |
| Newhope Elementary Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
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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| De Portola Middle San Diego, CA | 8.8 |
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| Hollenbeck Middle Los Angeles, CA | 8.8 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View, CA | 8.8 |
| Joaquin Moraga Intermediate Moraga, CA | 8.8 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Masuda (kazuo) Middle
What grades does Masuda (kazuo) Middle serve?
Masuda (kazuo) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Masuda (kazuo) Middle?
Masuda (kazuo) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Masuda (kazuo) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Masuda (kazuo) Middle is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Masuda (kazuo) Middle rank in CA?
Masuda (kazuo) Middle ranks #465 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Masuda (kazuo) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Masuda (kazuo) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Masuda (kazuo) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Masuda (kazuo) Middle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Masuda (kazuo) Middle a charter school?
No, Masuda (kazuo) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Masuda (kazuo) Middle a Title I school?
No, Masuda (kazuo) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Masuda (kazuo) Middle?
35.8% of students at Masuda (kazuo) 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
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 35.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (714) 378-4250
Resources & Links
District
Fountain Valley Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,036
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,357
- District Rank
- #1 of 10
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