BOREL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Borel Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City school district, located in San Mateo, CA with about 1,078 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 46 teachers, Borel Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Borel Middle School, located in San Mateo, California, serves as a prominent public middle school within the San Mateo-Foster City School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing students for high school and beyond. Borel provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history—with a variety of elective offerings designed to foster student interest, creativity, and personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, Borel Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded campus environment. With its central location on Barneson Avenue, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, promoting values of inclusivity, collaboration, and academic integrity to support the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Borel Middle at (650) 312-7670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.