ELIZABETH TERRONEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL

Elizabeth Terronez Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 648 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Elizabeth Terronez Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elizabeth Terronez Middle School, located at 2300 S. Willow in Fresno, California, is a public middle school serving the Fresno Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Elizabeth Terronez, a prominent local community leader and advocate who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities and civil rights for the residents of Southwest Fresno. The campus serves as a focal point for the surrounding community, focusing on providing a supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in grades 6 through 8.

The school is characterized by its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school through a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Fresno Unified system, the school emphasizes college and career readiness, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By honoring the legacy of its namesake, the school maintains a strong emphasis on community engagement, aiming to empower its students to become active, responsible, and informed citizens within the Fresno area.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Terronez Middle at (559) 253-6570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.