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Email BoardDesign Science Middle College High
1101 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741-6219
Summary
Design Science Middle College High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
85.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
54.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 85.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 64/1,596 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 163/1,596 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 243 |
| Low-Income Students | 155 (63.8%) |
| English Learners | 3 (1.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.1 points from last year and rose 5.3 points over the full period. Math fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 7.7 points over the full period.
•Math -7.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
85.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
54.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Design Science Middle College High compare within the district?
Design Science Middle College High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 9–12 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Design Science Middle College High rank in California?
Design Science Middle College High ranks No. 64 of 1,596 in reading and No. 163 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Design Science Middle College High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 82.7% meet the reading standard and 51.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Design Science Middle College High compare with other schools in Fresno?
Design Science Middle College High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Design Science Middle College High compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Design Science Middle College High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 44 9–12 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Design Science Middle College HighThis school | 54.1% | 85.3% |
| Bullard High | 25.9% | 68.3% |
| Edison High | 38.8% | 63.6% |
