Kings Canyon Middle, Fresno CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Kings Canyon Middle

Kings Canyon Middle serves seventh and eighth grades in Fresno, drawing a student population that reflects both the economic challenges and the cultural diversity of the Central Valley. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the enrollment is evenly split between seventh and eighth grade, with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, followed by a substantial share of Asian students and smaller numbers of Black and white students.

State testing results from the most recent school year show that proficiency levels are low across all measured subjects. In math, proficiency sits well below what most schools achieve, with seventh grade performing at roughly a quarter of students meeting standards and eighth grade notably lower. English language arts performance is somewhat higher but still falls below the state median, with a similar pattern of grades seven and eight both showing limited proficiency. Science proficiency is particularly low, measured only for eighth grade. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it below the midpoint among the districts in Fresno County. These results reflect real academic headwinds that families should understand clearly: a substantial majority of students are not yet meeting grade-level standards in core subjects.

The school is located at a specific street address in the 93727 zip code area of Fresno. The neighborhood sits within a car-dependent city, though Fresno has pockets of walkable neighborhoods; this particular address sits in an area typical of Fresno's sprawling, low-density geography. Housing in the zip code is priced modestly by state standards but carries a rent-to-income burden that suggests affordability challenges for the families the school serves. The area is experiencing some revitalization momentum: downtown Fresno has been the focus of recent state infrastructure investment and housing development aimed at attracting residents back to the urban core, though most of the city remains oriented toward single-family subdivisions and outlying areas.

The economic context of Fresno includes significant agricultural employment and a mix of government, healthcare, and services work. Unemployment is stable and the region has seen modest recent job growth, but median household income remains below the national benchmark, which is consistent with the high rate of economic need among Kings Canyon's students.

Data on special populations such as English learners and students with disabilities was not available for this school, and similar information about staff, discipline, attendance or course offerings was not provided. A parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of English learner services and special education support, as well as the range of courses and electives offered at the middle school level.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 726%

School 26% · District 25% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 818%

School 18% · District 21% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 738%

School 38% · District 36% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Grade 834%

School 34% · District 33% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Science

Grade 812%

School 12% · District 16% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 842%

School 42% · District 37% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

This schoolFresno Unified, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 7Lower-income37%Higher-income52%15 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income32%Higher-income61%29 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 7Lower-income25%Higher-income40%15 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income17%Higher-income25%8 pp gap