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Best Turlock Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,454 students in Turlock, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Turlock, CA are Turlock Junior High School, Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School and Ecademy Charter At Crane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turlock, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Turlock have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Turlock, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turlock Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3951 North Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Gr: 7-8 | 1,297 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Ecademy Charter At Crane
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Cahill Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Fusion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
441 West Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 667-9047
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Turlock, California

Turlock, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The California Charter School In The Valley (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5709 Ninth St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Crane Early Learning Center (Closed 2011)
1100 Cahill Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 632-1043
Gr: K
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Gr: 1-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Dutcher (Marvin A.) Middle School (Closed 2005)
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Freedom Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1105
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Freedom Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1663 East Marshall St
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Turlock, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Turlock, CA include Turlock Junior High School, Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School and Ecademy Charter At Crane.
How many public middle schools are located in Turlock?
4 public middle schools are located in Turlock.
What is the racial composition of students in Turlock?
Turlock public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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