Serving 533 students in grades 6-8, Firebaugh Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Firebaugh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Firebaugh Middle School's student population of 533 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
533 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Firebaugh Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Firebaugh Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7221 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
2%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firebaugh Middle School's ranking?
Firebaugh Middle School is ranked #7221 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Firebaugh Middle School?
533 students attend Firebaugh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Firebaugh Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firebaugh Middle School?
Firebaugh Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Firebaugh Middle School offer ?
Firebaugh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Firebaugh Middle School part of?
Firebaugh Middle School is part of Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District.
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