Summary:
Raymond J. Fisher Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Los Gatos, California, serving 1,012 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the San Jose Unified school district, which is ranked 60th out of 1,560 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Raymond J. Fisher Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 41st and 159th out of over 2,700 middle schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its student population is predominantly White (55.43%) and Asian (26.98%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (7.31%), students of two or more races (8.99%), and other racial/ethnic groups. This racial composition is notably different from many of the nearby schools, such as Castillero Middle, John Muir Middle, and Monroe Middle, which have higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students.
Raymond J. Fisher Middle students consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, including the Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has maintained a very low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.0% to 10.1% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average and many of the nearby schools.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Los Gatos Union Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 2,802 California Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,939
Students who attend Raymond J. Fisher Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Raymond J. Fisher Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6
Number of students: 1,012
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.4%
Asian:
27.0%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Hispanic:
7.3%
African American:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.2%
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