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El Capitan Middle

Central Unified · Fresno County · 4443 West Weldon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722-5440

(559) 276-5270 · ec.centralunified.org

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4/10
#856
Rank 856 out of 1,315
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #831 · 37th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #791 · 40th percentile
Science3/10 · #1036 · 22nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

El Capitan Middle sits in the growing west Fresno suburbs, serving seventh and eighth graders in a district that covers a wide stretch of the Central Valley. Academics here land around the middle of the pack statewide, with math performing slightly stronger than English and science trailing a bit behind — a profile that families considering the school should factor into their decision. It could be a reasonable fit for families rooted in this part of Fresno who value a neighborhood school experience and are prepared to supplement or advocate for their kids as they navigate those critical pre-high school years.

Student Demographics

685 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
462 (67%)
Asian
116 (17%)
African American
47 (7%)
White
35 (5%)
Multiple Races
16 (2%)
Other
9 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners146 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged608 (89%)
Students with Disabilities72 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

738
Enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1139 · 17th percentile

35 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found