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#4431 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 46% in state

West Fresno Middle

Middle School · Washington Unified · Fresno, CA

A Washington Unified middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2888 South Ivy St., Fresno, CA 93706

  • Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$18,510
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at West Fresno Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Fresno 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

$40,023

Median home value

$227,600

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

37.4%

Poverty rate

37.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
W.e.b. Dubois Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–120.8 mi302Compare →
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.27–81.2 mi792Compare →
Edison ComputechEnrollment path unverified8.17–81.5 mi818Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Washington Unified

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$18,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Fresno Middle is listed in Washington Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Fresno Middle

West Fresno Middle is a public middle school in Fresno, CA, part of Washington Unified, serving approximately 313 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,431 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Fresno Middle

What grades does West Fresno Middle serve?

West Fresno Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend West Fresno Middle?

West Fresno Middle has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fresno Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at West Fresno Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Fresno Middle rank in CA?

West Fresno Middle ranks #4,431 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is West Fresno Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

West Fresno Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 West Fresno Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Fresno Middle has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is West Fresno Middle a charter school?

No, West Fresno Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Fresno Middle a Title I school?

No, West Fresno Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Fresno Middle?

92.3% of students at West Fresno 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
313
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
Area population (ZIP 93706)
40,635
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
30.4
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 93706; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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