Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 93722

This analysis covers two public middle schools (grades 7-8) in Fresno's 93722 zip code, both part of the Central Unified school district.

Among these schools, Rio Vista Middle stands out as a higher-performing option, earning a 4-star rating and scoring well above district and state averages in English, math, and science. El Capitan Middle has a 2-star rating and its students' proficiency rates are below both the district and state averages across all core subjects. Both schools face challenges with chronic student absenteeism, which is higher than the state average.

Notably, both schools spend nearly the same amount per student, but Rio Vista Middle achieves stronger academic results. A common pattern at both schools is that 7th graders are outperforming 8th graders, particularly in English and math. Science is the lowest-scoring subject at both locations, which is a trend seen across California. For parents, this comparison highlights significant differences in academic outcomes between the two middle school options within the same district and zip code.