Ross (Faye) Middle

www.rossms.us

522 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Faye Ross Middle School, located in Artesia, California, is a public middle school serving students in the ABC Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities designed to help students transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The campus at 17707 Elaine Ave. serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural community of the surrounding Artesia area. Beyond its core curriculum, the school encourages student engagement through a variety of programs, including athletics, clubs, and arts activities. By focusing on both social-emotional development and academic growth, Faye Ross Middle School aims to prepare its students to be responsible, productive citizens within their local community and beyond.

522

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross (Faye) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	317
Black	38
Asian	100
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
317 (60.8 %)
Asian
100 (19.2 %)
Black
38 (7.3 %)
White
36 (6.9 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7785
Website:	http://www.rossms.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 7 264

Grade 8 258