Raymond J. Fisher Middle

19195 Fisher Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032

rjfisher.lgusd.org

1,015 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Raymond J. Fisher Middle School, located in the heart of Los Gatos, California, serves as a high-performing public middle school within the Los Gatos Union School District. Renowned for its academic excellence, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, technological literacy, and core academic mastery. The campus is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state.

Beyond academics, R.J. Fisher places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student clubs. The school prides itself on a collaborative community culture, supported by active parental involvement and a dedication to preparing students for the transition to high school. By blending traditional educational values with modern innovation, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

1,015

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond J. Fisher Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	85
Black	11
Asian	322
Two or More	92
American Indian	2

White
501 (49.5%)
Asian
322 (31.8%)
Two or More
92 (9.1%)
Hispanic
85 (8.4%)
Black
11 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Los Gatos Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)335-2300
Website:	http://rjfisher.lgusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 332

Grade 7 329

Grade 8 354