El Capitan Middle School

About El Capitan Middle School

El Capitan Middle School is a public school located in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1954, the school serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. El Capitan Middle School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school offers rigorous academic programs, including honors and advanced placement classes, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities. Students can participate in sports, clubs, and other activities, such as a robotics team and a marching band. El Capitan Middle School also offers a variety of support services to help students succeed, including a guidance counselor, a student health center, and a library. The school’s mission is to empower students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. With its commitment to excellence, El Capitan Middle School is an excellent choice for students who are looking for an excellent education.

Address:	4443 W. Weldon Ave. Fresno, CA 93722
Phone:	(559) 276-5270
Site:	ec.centralunified.org
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	697 students

Overview El Capitan Middle School

El Capitan Middle School serves 697 students in grades 7-8.
El Capitan Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on El Capitan Middle School

El Capitan Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of El Capitan Middle School is 0.49, 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.