Fortuna Middle
Fortuna, CA · Fortuna Elementary · Grades 7-8
811th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
Fortuna Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fortuna Middle 811th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2015 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
Fortuna Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 222 students tested
Fortuna Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.5% | 41.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 56.3% | 41.5% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 11.1% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Fortuna Middle
Typical home value $425K in zip 95540 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Fortuna Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Monument MiddleRio Dell Elementary · 7.1 mi away1,164th of 1,294
ELA 18% · Math 20% - 5South Bay CharterSouth Bay Union Elementary · 9.8 mi away · charter745th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 5Winship MiddleEureka City Schools · 11.6 mi away701st of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 27% - 4Catherine L. Zane MiddleEureka City Schools · 13.2 mi away860th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 18% - 8Freshwater Charter MiddleFreshwater Elementary · 13.7 mi away · charter356th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 40% - 6Sunny Brae MiddleArcata Elementary · 18.6 mi away575th of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 32% - 4McKinleyville CentralMcKinleyville Union Elementary · 24.3 mi away887th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fortuna Middle in?
Fortuna Middle is part of the Fortuna Elementary district in Fortuna, California.
Is Fortuna Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fortuna Middle 811th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fortuna Middle?
White 42%, Hispanic 42%, Two or more races 11%, American Indian 4% (253 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fortuna Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95540 is $425K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.