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1239 West Mesa Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711-2007
Summary
Tenaya Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 34th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 20.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 742/1,204 (38th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 853/1,204 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 876 |
| Low-Income Students | 629 (71.8%) |
| English Learners | 63 (7.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.9% to 42.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 742 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 34% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.9% to 21.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 853 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Tenaya Middle compare within the district?
Tenaya Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tenaya Middle rank in California?
Tenaya Middle ranks No. 742 of 1,204 in reading and No. 853 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 Tenaya Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 8 in math among 12 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.5% meet the reading standard and 19.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Tenaya Middle compare with other schools in Fresno?
Tenaya Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 17 7–8 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Tenaya Middle compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Tenaya Middle is No. 14 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 27 7–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tenaya MiddleThis school | 20.7% | 38.7% |
| Ahwahnee Middle | 20.1% | 32.3% |
| Edison Computech | 75.4% | 92.6% |
