Joan MacQueen Middle

2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901

www.alpineschools.net/joanmac

400 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joan MacQueen Middle School, located in Alpine, California, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Alpine Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment, emphasizing the development of the "whole child" by balancing core curriculum subjects with elective opportunities. Its commitment to student growth is reflected in a culture that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, helping students transition effectively from elementary education toward high school readiness.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a vibrant campus life that encourages student involvement in athletics, extracurricular clubs, and community-focused activities. By maintaining a focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, Joan MacQueen Middle School strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the tight-knit spirit of the Alpine community. Through these efforts, the school aims to equip its students with both the academic foundation and the social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

400

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joan MacQueen Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	110
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	51
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
206 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
110 (27.6 %)
Two or More
51 (12.8 %)
American Indian
20 (5.0 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alpine Union Elementary
Phone:	(619)445-3245
Website:	http://www.alpineschools.net/joanmac
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 155

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 114