American Canyon Middle

300 Benton Way
American Canyon, CA 94589

www.acms.nvusd.org

1,007 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

American Canyon Middle School (ACMS), located in American Canyon, California, serves as a key secondary education institution within the Napa Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, ACMS encourages students to engage deeply with their studies while also participating in various extracurricular activities that promote social development and personal growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and student support, utilizing modern facilities and technology to enhance the learning experience. With a focus on the "Whole Child," American Canyon Middle School works to provide a safe, collaborative atmosphere where teachers and staff support the diverse needs of their student body. Through its active school culture and connection to the broader Napa Valley community, ACMS strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their society.

1,007

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Canyon Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	411
Black	70
Asian	303
Two or More	97
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
411 (40.9 %)
Asian
303 (30.1 %)
White
119 (11.8 %)
Two or More
97 (9.7 %)
Black
70 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)

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:	Napa Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)259-8592
Website:	http://www.acms.nvusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	217

* 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 6 312

Grade 7 342

Grade 8 353