Navelencia Middle

Navelencia Middle serves 323 students in grades 6 through 8 in Reedley, California, earning a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — a rating of Exceptional. That score places the school #157 out of 9,533 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of California schools. For families in Reedley, the local standing is just as strong: Navelencia ranks second among the city's 13 public schools.

Growth is the school's sharpest edge. A growth score of 9.8 out of 10 signals that students are advancing faster than peers across California, regardless of where they started. Paired with an academic score of 8.7 out of 10, the full picture shows a school delivering both strong achievement and exceptional momentum.

Among 1,349 California middle schools, Navelencia ranks 15th — a position that reflects sustained performance, not a single outlier year. The school operates as a regular public school with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2 to 1. For middle school families weighing options in the Central Valley, that combination of elite growth and top-tier academics puts Navelencia among the most competitive public schools in the state.

The student-teacher ratio at Navelencia Middle is 20.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Navelencia Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.