Fort Miller Middle

go.fresnou.org/fortmiller

652 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fort Miller Middle School, located in the heart of Fresno, California, serves a diverse student body as part of the Fresno Unified School District. As a traditional middle school, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering social and emotional development. The campus is integrated into the surrounding residential community, acting as a local hub for education and student activity.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities, which may include athletics, arts programs, and after-school clubs. Fort Miller is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school through focused instruction, technology integration, and a commitment to fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and local families.

652

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Miller Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	451
Black	91
Asian	40
Two or More	17
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
451 (69.5%)
Black
91 (14.0%)
White
42 (6.5%)
Asian
40 (6.2%)
Two or More
17 (2.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)248-7100
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/fortmiller
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 7 322

Grade 8 330