For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 572 students in Avenal, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Avenal, CA are Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day and Reef Sunset Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenal, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Avenal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Avenal, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Reef Sunset Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 North First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Avenal, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Reef-sunset Primary Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
500 South First St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Gr: 3-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Avenal, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Avenal, CA include Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day and Reef Sunset Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Avenal?
2 public middle schools are located in Avenal.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenal?
Avenal public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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