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265 Cambridge Avenue, Coalinga, CA 93210-1255
Summary
Coalinga Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 11th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 27.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 12.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 27.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,056/1,204 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,096/1,204 (9th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 662 |
| Low-Income Students | 530 (80.1%) |
| English Learners | 165 (24.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.3 points from last year and rose 11.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period.
•Math +3.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.4% to 31.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,056 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 30.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 25% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 6.7% to 15.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,096 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 14.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Coalinga Middle compare within the district?
Coalinga Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Coalinga-Huron Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Coalinga Middle rank in California?
Coalinga Middle ranks No. 1,056 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,096 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Coalinga Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 21.7% meet the reading standard and 9.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Coalinga Middle compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Coalinga Middle is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Coalinga MiddleThis school | 12.2% | 27.4% |
| Huron Middle | 9.7% | 10.5% |
