Serving 442 students in grades 7-8, Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School's student population of 442 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3234 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School's ranking?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is ranked #3234 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School often compared to?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School, Carmenita Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School?
442 students attend Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School offer ?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School part of?
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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