Avery Middle

Vallecito Union
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
198 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Avery Middle School, located at 4545 Moran Rd. in Avery, California, is a public school serving students in the Bret Harte Union High School District (specifically part of the Vallecito Union School District). Nestled in the scenic foothills of Calaveras County, the school serves a rural community, providing a foundational middle school education that emphasizes both academic growth and social development. The campus is known for its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, fostering a supportive environment that reflects the close-knit nature of the surrounding mountain region.

As a central hub for local students in grades 6 through 8, Avery Middle School integrates core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young adolescents. The school maintains a strong connection to the local community, benefiting from the small-town atmosphere of Avery while striving to meet state educational standards. Through its dedicated staff and community-oriented approach, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.
198
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (69.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (23.2 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Vallecito Union
Phone: (209)795-8520
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 74
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio