West Fresno Middle

www.wfms.washingtonunified.org

318 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Fresno Middle School is a public school located in Fresno, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Washington Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its middle-school population for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Fresno Middle School places a strong emphasis on community connection and student engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on modern teaching practices and a dedication to student success, the school strives to cultivate a safe and collaborative culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

318

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Fresno Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	260
Black	31
Asian	17
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
260 (82.0 %)
Black
31 (9.8 %)
Asian
17 (5.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
White
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Washington Unified
Phone:	(559)495-5607
Website:	http://www.wfms.washingtonunified.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 104

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Fresno Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	104
Grade 7	118
Grade 8	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Fresno Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	48.1%
Male	164	51.6%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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