Serving 738 students in grades 7-8, El Capitan 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Capitan Middle School's student population of 738 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
738 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
We SOAR.
School Rankings
El Capitan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Capitan Middle School is 0.51, 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
#6886 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Central Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Middle School's ranking?
El Capitan Middle School is ranked #6886 out of 9,523 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Capitan Middle School?
738 students attend El Capitan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of El Capitan Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Capitan Middle School?
El Capitan Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Capitan Middle School offer ?
El Capitan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is El Capitan Middle School part of?
El Capitan Middle School is part of Central Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is El Capitan Middle School located?
El Capitan Middle School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Side.
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