Tenaya Middle

go.fresnou.org/tenaya

816 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Tenaya Middle School, located in the Bullard area of Fresno, California, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Fresno Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective options, Tenaya aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school, focusing on critical thinking, literacy, and foundational math skills.

Beyond academics, the school community places a significant value on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. Tenaya offers various programs, including sports, clubs, and student leadership opportunities, which help students explore their interests and build a sense of belonging. With a commitment to supporting a diverse student population, the school works to provide a safe and inclusive campus climate where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and participate actively in the school culture.

816

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenaya Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	434
Black	86
Asian	52
Two or More	49
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
434 (53.3 %)
White
182 (22.3 %)
Black
86 (10.6 %)
Asian
52 (6.4 %)
Two or More
49 (6.0 %)
American Indian
9 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)451-4570
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/tenaya
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* 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 7 402

Grade 8 414