Fortuna Middle

fortunamiddle.fortunaesd.com/o/fms

231 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fortuna Middle School, located at 843 L St. in Fortuna, California, is part of the Fortuna Union Elementary School District. Serving students in the Humboldt County community, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle school years. As a public institution, it operates under the broader mission of the district to foster a positive learning environment where students can prepare for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Humboldt County Office of Education and the local district, Fortuna Middle School integrates standard classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. Families and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Fortuna Union Elementary School District website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school information.

231

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fortuna Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	94
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	14

White
98 (42.4%)
Hispanic
94 (40.7%)
Two or More
19 (8.2%)
American Indian
14 (6.1%)
Black
4 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fortuna Elementary
Phone:	(707)725-3415
Website:	http://fortunamiddle.fortunaesd.com/o/fms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 128