Raymond J. Fisher Middle

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Raymond J. Fisher Middle is a public middle school located in Los Gatos, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,012 students. It is part of the Los Gatos Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 53 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Raymond J. Fisher Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 41-159 over the past several years. Its students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 79.04% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 75.77% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of California middle schools for English Language Learners and in the top 5-10% for Asian, Hispanic, and Special Education students. Additionally, Raymond J. Fisher Middle has maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% to 10.1% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Castillero Middle and John Muir Middle (both part of the San Jose Unified School District), Raymond J. Fisher Middle stands out as a top-performing institution, outperforming them by significant margins in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school's consistent high performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its commitment to equity and inclusive practices, suggest a model of educational excellence in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 19195 Fisher Ave.
       Los Gatos, CA  95032-4510


(408) 335-2300

District: Los Gatos Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,939 Help


Students who attend Raymond J. Fisher Middle usually attend:

High:    Los Gatos High

Feeder schools for Raymond J. Fisher Middle:

Elementary:    Blossom Hill Elementary
    Daves Avenue Elementary
    Lexington Elementary
    Louise Van Meter Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  998

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.1%
Asian:
29.1%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Compare Details Raymond J. Fisher Middle ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.1%), Asian (29.1%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymond J. Fisher Middle is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymond J. Fisher Middle is $8,939.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raymond J. Fisher Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Raymond J. Fisher Middle 76th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Raymond J. Fisher Middle in the ranking list.)

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Los Gatos Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Gatos Union Elementary 53rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raymond J. Fisher Middle

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Rank History for all students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.40 56th 1769 96.8%
2005 94.61 52nd 1777 97.1%
2006 94.40 53rd 1804 97.1%
2007 90.89 101st 1999 94.9%
2008 92.58 61st 2005 97.0%
2009 92.14 64th 2063 96.9%
2010 86.57 158th 2179 92.7%
2011 87.25 144th 2236 93.6%
2012 85.90 171st 2259 92.4%
2013 87.40 136th 2379 94.3%
2015 94.61 113th 2477 95.4%
2016 95.55 83rd 2497 96.7%
2017 96.13 81st 2508 96.8%
2018 96.51 75th 2480 97.0%
2019 94.25 159th 2715 94.1%
2021 94.82 41st 894 95.4%
2022 95.37 126th 2740 95.4%
2023 96.20 115th 2802 95.9%
2024 97.43 76th 2777 97.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.63 39th 462 91.6%
2019 74.80 134th 554 75.8%
2022 76.07 138th 665 79.2%
2023 76.23 150th 678 77.9%
2024 83.97 82nd 699 88.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.95 67th 1529 95.6%
2024 99.14 10th 1477 99.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.17 90th 1538 94.1%
2024 91.63 88th 1550 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.29 201st 2230 91.0%
2019 76.03 376th 2369 84.1%
2021 91.14 29th 721 96.0%
2022 84.27 222nd 2458 91.0%
2023 85.12 244th 2549 90.4%
2024 87.98 220th 2575 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.21 88th 2262 96.1%
2019 92.38 169th 2380 92.9%
2021 93.81 42nd 738 94.3%
2022 94.51 139th 2509 94.5%
2023 96.29 90th 2547 96.5%
2024 95.97 99th 2546 96.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.13 59th 1369 95.7%
2019 92.17 73rd 1491 95.1%
2021 77.43 40th 354 88.7%
2022 87.88 109th 1531 92.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.89 71st 2273 96.9%
2019 94.66 135th 2407 94.4%
2021 94.68 43rd 763 94.4%
2022 95.32 125th 2527 95.1%
2023 95.17 130th 2558 94.9%
2024 97.79 53rd 2547 97.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.58 87th 700 87.6%
2019 76.24 172nd 745 76.9%
2022 79.69 116th 733 84.2%
2023 82.06 78th 718 89.1%
2024 85.74 34th 741 95.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.25 66th 2072 96.8%
2019 84.95 215th 2213 90.3%
2022 90.42 131st 2359 94.4%
2023 89.04 156th 2391 93.5%
2024 92.43 115th 2383 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.64 105th 1496 93.0%
2019 80.17 261st 1602 83.7%
2022 81.88 210th 1555 86.5%
2023 83.13 187th 1552 88.0%
2024 85.07 151st 1535 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Raymond J. Fisher Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 3 36 14 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1989 392 7 41 25 4 n/a n/a 0 469
1990 576 11 75 37 10 n/a n/a 0 709
1991 617 7 85 22 4 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 658 4 71 44 10 n/a n/a 0 787
1993 690 3 100 42 8 n/a n/a 0 843
1994 735 7 76 38 6 n/a n/a 0 862
1995 757 7 75 37 6 n/a n/a 0 882
1996 757 7 75 37 6 n/a n/a 0 882
1997 736 8 80 50 13 n/a n/a 0 887
1998 796 6 81 58 13 n/a n/a 0 954
1999 795 4 102 68 9 n/a n/a 4 982
2000 806 8 117 64 6 n/a n/a 4 1005
2001 785 5 134 64 6 n/a n/a 0 994
2002 817 5 134 49 3 n/a n/a 7 1015
2003 817 5 134 49 3 n/a n/a 7 1015
2004 814 5 134 52 3 n/a n/a 10 1018
2005 775 7 128 55 3 n/a n/a 10 978
2006 779 11 127 57 3 n/a n/a 10 987
2007 719 6 131 45 3 n/a n/a 27 931
2008 728 5 144 38 2 n/a n/a 0 917
2009 755 4 148 29 2 6 52 0 996
2010 757 7 140 44 2 4 52 0 1006
2011 762 9 115 69 13 4 75 0 1047
2012 785 9 123 69 9 3 70 0 1068
2013 820 10 132 73 9 2 98 0 1144
2014 853 9 138 74 13 6 103 0 1196
2015 887 9 206 82 15 6 41 0 1246
2016 874 8 227 89 17 3 45 0 1263
2017 899 6 252 98 16 2 34 0 1307
2018 892 3 237 97 11 2 46 0 1288
2019 845 5 232 115 5 2 65 0 1269
2020 918 7 221 45 8 2 62 0 1263
2021 764 8 237 59 7 1 70 0 1146
2022 654 7 237 56 8 2 74 0 1038
2023 561 7 273 74 4 1 91 1 1012
2024 510 10 290 84 3 1 99 1 998

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raymond J. Fisher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 24.1 18.5 n/a
1989 469 24.5 19.1 n/a
1990 709 36.3 19.5 n/a
1991 735 41.1 17.8 n/a
1992 787 41.8 18.8 3.7
1993 843 41.1 20.5 4.3
1994 862 42.1 20.5 5.2
1995 882 44.1 20.0 5
1996 882 44.1 20.0 5
1997 887 45.5 19.5 4.1
1998 954 47.2 20.2 4.6
1999 982 49.0 20.0 3.4
2000 1005 48.6 20.7 2.5
2001 994 51.4 19.3 3.1
2002 1015 49.4 20.5 0
2003 1015 49.4 20.5 0
2004 1018 48.6 20.9 1.7
2005 978 47.4 20.6 2.7
2006 987 49.0 20.1 3.6
2007 931 45.8 20.3 0
2008 917 56.5 16.2 4
2009 996 44.5 18.4 2.7
2010 1006 41.5 24.2 3.3
2011 1047 n/a n/a 4.1
2012 1068 50.6 21.0 n/a
2013 1144 48.0 23.8 2.4
2014 1196 55.8 21.4 3.2
2015 1246 57.0 21.8 3.5
2016 1263 58.0 21.7 2.8
2017 1307 58.6 22.3 2.4
2018 1288 60.0 21.4 4.4
2019 1269 59.8 21.2 4.5
2020 1263 n/a n/a 4.4
2021 1146 57.0 20.1 4.8
2022 1038 58.4 17.7 4.7
2023 1012 57.4 17.6 4.2
2024 998 56.3 17.7 6.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raymond J. Fisher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 448 24.1 18.5 n/a
1989 469 24.5 19.1 n/a
1990 709 36.3 19.5 n/a
1991 735 41.1 17.8 n/a
1992 787 41.8 18.8 3.7
1993 843 41.1 20.5 4.3
1994 862 42.1 20.5 5.2
1995 882 44.1 20.0 5
1996 882 44.1 20.0 5
1997 887 45.5 19.5 4.1
1998 954 47.2 20.2 4.6
1999 982 49.0 20.0 3.4
2000 1005 48.6 20.7 2.5
2001 994 51.4 19.3 3.1
2002 1015 49.4 20.5 0
2003 1015 49.4 20.5 0
2004 1018 48.6 20.9 1.7
2005 978 47.4 20.6 2.7
2006 987 49.0 20.1 3.6
2007 931 45.8 20.3 0
2008 917 56.5 16.2 4
2009 996 44.5 18.4 2.7
2010 1006 41.5 24.2 3.3
2011 1047 n/a n/a 4.1
2012 1068 50.6 21.0 n/a
2013 1144 48.0 23.8 2.4
2014 1196 55.8 21.4 3.2
2015 1246 57.0 21.8 3.5
2016 1263 58.0 21.7 2.8
2017 1307 58.6 22.3 2.4
2018 1288 60.0 21.4 4.4
2019 1269 59.8 21.2 4.5
2020 1263 n/a n/a 4.4
2021 1146 57.0 20.1 4.8
2022 1038 58.4 17.7 4.7
2023 1012 57.4 17.6 4.2
2024 998 56.3 17.7 6.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Raymond J. Fisher Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,939

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymond J. Fisher Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 115th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Raymond J. Fisher Middle)73.876.4
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Gatos Union Elementary)73.876.4
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Raymond J. Fisher Middle)77.374
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Gatos Union Elementary)77.374
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Raymond J. Fisher Middle)80.287.6
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Gatos Union Elementary)80.287.6
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raymond J. Fisher Middle)78.681.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Los Gatos Union Elementary)78.681.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Raymond J. Fisher Middle)70.570.8
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Gatos Union Elementary)70.570.8
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raymond J. Fisher Middle)71.757.6
 14.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Los Gatos Union Elementary)71.757.6
 14.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Raymond J. Fisher Middle)59.360.5
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Los Gatos Union Elementary)59.360.5
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12691012
 20.3%
African American57
 40%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian232273
 17.7%
Hispanic11574
 35.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White845561
 33.6%
Two or More Races6591
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%4.2%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Yes! Raymond J. Fisher Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 76th of 2777 California middle schools.

Students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle are 51% White, 29% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Raymond J. Fisher Middle usually go on to attend Los Gatos High

In the 2023-24 school year, 998 students attended Raymond J. Fisher Middle.


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