For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 845 students in Fillmore, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore, CA are Heritage Valley Independent Study and Fillmore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fillmore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fillmore, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Fillmore Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 A St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore, CA include Heritage Valley Independent Study and Fillmore Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fillmore?
2 public middle schools are located in Fillmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore?
Fillmore public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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