Overview
Fortuna Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Fortuna, California. The school enrolls 231 students. It is part of the Fortuna Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictFortuna Elementary
County6023
CityFortuna
ZIP95540
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060142001617
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment231
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino57.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)