Suva Intermediate

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

704 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Suva Intermediate School, located in Bell Gardens, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montebello Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, the institution aims to develop foundational skills while encouraging critical thinking and personal responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard classroom curriculum, Suva Intermediate prioritizes the holistic development of its students through various extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and social-emotional support services. The school maintains a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Suva Intermediate strives to empower its young learners to reach their academic potential and become active, contributing members of their community.

704

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suva Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	682
Asian	1
Two or More	20

Hispanic
682 (96.9 %)
Two or More
20 (2.8 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(562)927-2679
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 224

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 226