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#5066 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tenaya Middle
Middle School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1239 West Mesa Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tenaya Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tenaya 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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
$97,492
Median home value
$469,800
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Endeavor CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Ahwahnee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Cooper MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 552 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #64 of 98
- District spending per student
- $20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tenaya Middle is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tenaya Middle
Tenaya Middle is a public middle school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 874 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,066 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tenaya Middle
What grades does Tenaya Middle serve?
Tenaya Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Tenaya Middle?
Tenaya Middle has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenaya Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenaya Middle is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tenaya Middle rank in CA?
Tenaya Middle ranks #5,066 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tenaya Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tenaya Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Tenaya Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tenaya Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tenaya Middle a charter school?
No, Tenaya Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tenaya Middle a Title I school?
No, Tenaya Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tenaya Middle?
69.9% of students at Tenaya 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
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (559) 451-4570
- Area population (ZIP 93711)
- 39,360
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 93711; 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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