El Capitan Middle

ec.centralunified.org

699 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

El Capitan Middle School is a public middle school located in Fresno, California, serving as part of the Central Unified School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 7 through 8, focusing on academic preparation, personal growth, and extracurricular engagement. Its campus, situated on West Weldon Avenue, is designed to foster a structured learning environment where students can transition from elementary to high school through a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and support services.

The school is dedicated to the success of its diverse student body, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and educational excellence. By offering access to technology, athletic programs, and student clubs, El Capitan aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to develop their skills and interests outside of the traditional classroom. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the school’s official website, which serves as a central hub for district communication and resources.

699

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Capitan Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	492
Black	52
Asian	99
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
492 (70.4 %)
Asian
99 (14.2 %)
Black
52 (7.4 %)
White
45 (6.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)276-5270
Website:	http://ec.centralunified.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 7 372

Grade 8 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for El Capitan Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	372
Grade 8	327

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for El Capitan Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	359	51.4%
Male	340	48.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th