Serving 229 students in grades 6-8, Clyde L. Fischer 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 was 15% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Clyde L. Fischer Middle School?
229 students attend Clyde L. Fischer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clyde L. Fischer Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clyde L. Fischer Middle School?
Clyde L. Fischer Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clyde L. Fischer Middle School offer ?
Clyde L. Fischer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clyde L. Fischer Middle School part of?
Clyde L. Fischer Middle School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
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