Serving 876 students in grades 7-8, Tenaya Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tenaya Middle School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
876 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tenaya Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenaya Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5631 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenaya Middle School's ranking?
Tenaya Middle School is ranked #5631 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tenaya Middle School often compared to?
Tenaya Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baird Middle School, Edison Computech by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tenaya Middle School?
876 students attend Tenaya Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tenaya Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tenaya Middle School?
Tenaya Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tenaya Middle School offer ?
Tenaya Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tenaya Middle School part of?
Tenaya Middle School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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