Fulton (Harry C.) Middle

8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

710 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harry C. Fulton Middle School is a public school located in the Fountain Valley School District in Orange County, California. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its adolescent population. The campus is situated in a residential area of Fountain Valley, providing a stable, community-oriented setting for local families.

Academically, Fulton Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and history—while often providing elective opportunities in the arts, technology, and physical education. By prioritizing high standards and utilizing diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and academic discipline, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future educational pathways.

710

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	102
Black	2
Asian	362
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
362 (51.0 %)
White
205 (28.9 %)
Hispanic
102 (14.4 %)
Two or More
32 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fountain Valley Elementary
Phone:	(714)375-2816
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 243

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 222