DIVISADERO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Divisadero Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Visalia Unified school district, located in Visalia, CA with about 794 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 34 teachers, Divisadero 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.

Divisadero Middle School is a public school located in Visalia, California, serving students in grades 7–8 as part of the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing rigorous instruction alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Divisadero Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore their personal interests. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the broader Visalia Unified School District, which prioritizes technological integration and college and career readiness. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement, maintaining ongoing communication regarding district initiatives and campus-specific events through its website.

For more information, contact Divisadero Middle at (559) 730-7661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1200 S. Divisadero
Visalia, CA 93277-4518
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DIVISADERO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Visalia, CA with about 794 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Visalia Unified
Total Students:
794
Teachers:
34.14
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 794 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DIVISADERO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.7%
White
13.2%
Asian
5.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.