Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School

17415 Los Jardines West
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 742 students in grades 6-8, Masuda (Kazuo) 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 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School's student population of 742 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
742 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Masuda (Kazuo) 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 Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#711 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
49%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
20%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School's ranking?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School is ranked #711 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School often compared to?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School, Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School?
742 students attend Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School offer ?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School part of?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School located?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School is located in the Green Valley neighborhood of Fountain Valley, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Green Valley.

School Reviews

2   2/6/2011
Most teachers are lazy and not good. Good test scores because of strong parental involvement overcoming poor teaching. Terrible PE teachers.
- Posted by Parent - btora
5   1/10/2011
I am very pleased with the support of the teachers and al of their involvement with the students. It has exceeded my expectations as far as education and the dedication the teachers have towards us parents on the school loop and in conferences.
- Posted by anonymous

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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