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#308 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Middle School · Los Gatos Union Elementary · Los Gatos, CA

A Los Gatos Union Elementary middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

19195 Fisher Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95032

  • Math 76% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+41.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33.1 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$20,587
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Raymond J. Fisher Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 84Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Gatos), 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

$195,188

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,123/mo

College educated

75.9%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.96–81.9 mi1,052Compare →
Rolling Hills MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified8.06–82.4 mi822Compare →
Redwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified9.46–83.4 mi647Compare →
Stratford Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private5–83.5 mi298Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Los Gatos Union Elementary

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$20,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Raymond J. Fisher Middle is listed in Los Gatos Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Raymond J. Fisher Middle is a public middle school in Los Gatos, CA, part of Los Gatos Union Elementary, serving approximately 998 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Raymond J. Fisher Middle School is part of the Los Gatos Union School District, which is currently undergoing a strategic planning process to reset priorities for the next five years 1. Principal Mary Lonhart hosts events such as Math Information Nights for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students 1. The school provides information regarding academic and extracurricular programs, as well as the Home and School Club and School Advisory Council 1. For the 2025-2026 school year, all students are expected to have a school-provisioned Chromebook, with options to order or request a year-long loaner 1. Families can also pre-order PE uniforms online or purchase them in person in August 1. Recent news includes a webinar for new student families hosted on April 23 1. Upcoming events include various bell schedule changes and a regular board meeting scheduled for May 7 at Daves Avenue Elementary School 1.
Sources (1)
  1. rjfisher.lgusd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Raymond J. Fisher Middle

What grades does Raymond J. Fisher Middle serve?

Raymond J. Fisher Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Raymond J. Fisher Middle?

Raymond J. Fisher Middle has an enrollment of approximately 998 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond J. Fisher Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Raymond J. Fisher Middle is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raymond J. Fisher Middle rank in CA?

Raymond J. Fisher Middle ranks #308 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Raymond J. Fisher Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Raymond J. Fisher Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Raymond J. Fisher Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond J. Fisher Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Raymond J. Fisher Middle a charter school?

No, Raymond J. Fisher Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Raymond J. Fisher Middle a Title I school?

No, Raymond J. Fisher Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond J. Fisher Middle?

6.1% of students at Raymond J. Fisher 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
998
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 95032)
27,682
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
44.6
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 95032; 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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