Fillmore Middle

820 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fillmore Middle School, located at 543 A St. in Fillmore, California, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community within the Fillmore Unified School District. As a middle school, it plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students during their early adolescent years. The campus is situated in the heart of Fillmore, reflecting the tight-knit, small-town character of the surrounding Ventura County agricultural community.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional growth. In addition to its standard curriculum, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and technology. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Fillmore Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, acting as a central pillar for student success in the Fillmore area.

820

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fillmore Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	773
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

Hispanic
773 (94.3 %)
White
26 (3.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.1 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fillmore Unified
Phone:	(805)524-6055
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	217

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 272

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 268