RANCHOS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ranchos Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Golden Valley Unified school district, located in Madera, CA with about 303 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Ranchos Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ranchos Middle School is a public middle school located in Madera, California, serving as part of the Golden Valley Unified School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere typical of the rural-suburban area it serves.

As part of the Golden Valley Unified system, the school works to align its curriculum with state requirements to ensure students are prepared for the transition to high school. The campus acts as a central hub for the local community, and families can utilize the district’s website at http://www.gvusd.k12.ca.us to access academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding extracurricular activities and student support services.

For more information, contact Ranchos Middle at (559) 645-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.