For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,323 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Side are Central Online Home, El Capitan Middle School and Glacier Point Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Online Home
Alternative School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2280 N. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3140
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
El Capitan Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4443 West Weldon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5270
Grades: 7-8
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Glacier Point Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4055 North Bryan Ave.
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-3105
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-3105
Grades: 7-8
| 969 students
Rank: #44.
Central Unified Alternative/opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2698 North Brawley
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5230
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-5230
Grades: K-12
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno, CA include Central Online Home, El Capitan Middle School and Glacier Point Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno?
the neighborhood of West Side, Fresno public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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