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Reef Sunset Middle

Reef-Sunset Unified · Kings County · 608 North First Avenue, Avenal, CA 93204-1071

(559) 386-4128

1/10
#1288
Rank 1288 out of 1,315
English Language Arts1/10 · #1281 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1276 · 3rd percentile
Science1/10 · #1294 · 2nd percentile

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School Overview

Avenal is a small, tight-knit community in the western San Joaquin Valley, where families tend to know their neighbors and school life is very much at the center of town. Reef Sunset Middle serves a student body that faces real economic challenges, and like many rural Central Valley schools, it's working to close some significant academic gaps — ranking near the bottom of the state in English, math, and science. Families who are active in their child's education and willing to supplement learning at home or through outside resources may find ways to make it work here, but it's worth going in with clear eyes about where the school currently stands academically.

Student Demographics

526 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
513 (98%)
White
11 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners349 (66%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged509 (97%)
Students with Disabilities78 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

554
Enrollment
26.3
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20
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 Programs1/10 · #1304 · 5th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found