Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School's student population of 710 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School's ranking?
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School is ranked #522 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School often compared to?
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School, Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School?
710 students attend Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School?
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School offer ?
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School part of?
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
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