SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Alamitos Unified school district, located in Los Alamitos, CA with about 1,199 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 44 teachers, Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle School, located in Los Alamitos, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of the teacher-astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a theme that often influences the school’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and character development. It is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on high-quality instruction and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic reputation, McAuliffe Middle School fosters a supportive campus culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and the arts. The school benefits from a dedicated parent community and maintains strong partnerships with the surrounding neighborhood, contributing to its consistently high performance ratings in the state. By balancing a focus on STEM education with holistic social-emotional learning, the school provides a structured, collaborative environment aimed at helping adolescents reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle at (714) 816-3320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.