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Wawona Middle School (Closed 2018)

4524 N. Thorne Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 465 students in grades 7-8, Wawona Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
7%
38%
(16-17)
25%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Wawona Middle School?
465 students attend Wawona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wawona Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wawona Middle School?
Wawona Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wawona Middle School offer ?
Wawona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wawona Middle School part of?
Wawona Middle School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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