Citrus Middle

Tucked into the small agricultural community of Orange Cove in the San Joaquin Valley, Citrus Middle holds its own as a solid option in a region where many schools face steeper academic challenges — landing in the upper half of California middle schools statewide is genuinely impressive given the area's demographics. Families who want a school with strong English and math performance relative to its peers, and a tight-knit community feel that comes naturally in a town this size, will find Citrus to be a reliable choice. Orange Cove is a quiet, working-class farming town surrounded by citrus groves and foothills, and for families rooted here, this school offers real academic footing without having to look outside the community.