MYRTLE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Myrtle Avenue Elementary is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lamont Elementary school district, located in Lamont, CA with about 512 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 17 teachers, Myrtle Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

Myrtle Avenue Elementary School is located in Lamont, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lamont Elementary School District. As a public primary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the local community, catering to a diverse student body typical of the Central Valley region. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare children for their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Myrtle Avenue Elementary often engages in community-centered activities that aim to involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process. The school utilizes various resources to support English Language Learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring that all pupils have access to essential educational tools. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character building, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive space where students can succeed and transition successfully to middle school.

For more information, contact Myrtle Avenue Elementary at (661) 845-2217 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10421 Myrtle Ave.
Lamont, CA 93241-1854
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MYRTLE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lamont, CA with about 512 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lamont Elementary
Total Students:
512
Teachers:
17.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 512 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MYRTLE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.3%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.