Ross (Faye) Middle is a large middle in Artesia, California, serving grades 07–08 with 522 students. The district invests $18,360 per student — 28% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.
- Above-average funding — $18,360/student vs $14,347 nationally
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Student Body & Demographics at Ross (Faye) Middle
Academic Outcomes at Ross (Faye) Middle
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
Best suited for families in Artesia seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.