West Fresno Middle School

About West Fresno Middle School

West Fresno Middle School is a public school located in Fresno, California. It is part of the Fresno Unified School District. West Fresno Middle School is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for all students. The school is committed to helping students reach their full potential by providing a rigorous and relevant educational program.
West Fresno Middle School offers a variety of academic programs to meet the needs of its diverse student population. There are several Advanced Placement (AP) courses available, as well as a variety of electives. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student organizations.
West Fresno Middle School is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students. The school has a comprehensive safety plan in place, and all staff members are trained in crisis prevention and intervention. The school also has a comprehensive bullying prevention program in place.
West Fresno Middle School is a great place for students to grow and learn. With its commitment to safety, academic rigor, and extracurricular activities, West Fresno Middle School is an excellent choice for parents and students.

Address:	2888 S. Ivy St. Fresno, CA 93706
Phone:	(559) 495-5607
Site:	wfms.washingtonunified.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	325 students

Overview West Fresno Middle School

West Fresno Middle School serves 325 students in grades 6-8.
West Fresno Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on West Fresno Middle School

West Fresno Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 West Fresno Middle School is 0.41, 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.