B
Good
73/100

Fortuna Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 843 L St., Fortuna, CA 95540
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in California
Growth
A
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 81st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
253
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%81/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−16 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−18 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%22%reading -34 pts, math -34 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -6 pts, math -11 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 843 L St.
City Fortuna
ZIP Code 95540
District 0601420
NCES School ID 060142001617
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95540

Understanding the community around Fortuna Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,348
Per Capita Income $32,635
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $349,400
Median Rent $1,122
Owner-Occupied 57.1%
Renter-Occupied 42.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fortuna Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.5%
Hispanic/Latino 41.5%
Two or More Races 11.1%
American Indian 4.0%
Black 1.2%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 253
Teachers (FTE) 18.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fortuna Middle?
Fortuna Middle has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fortuna Middle?
Fortuna Middle has 253 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Fortuna Middle serve?
Fortuna Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fortuna Middle receive per student?
Fortuna Middle receives $16,506 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fortuna Middle in 95540 ▼
Avg Home Value
$414,659
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,240
1-Year Change
-1.6%
% Renters
42.9%

Other Schools in 95540

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026