Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle

450 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle School, located in the heart of Berkeley, California, is a specialized public middle school that emphasizes a unique integration of rigorous academics with creative arts and modern technology. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its diverse community and its commitment to fostering "whole-child" development. By blending a traditional core curriculum with hands-on learning experiences, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare them for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school’s identity is defined by its "Arts and Technology" focus, which provides students with access to specialized electives such as media arts, digital design, music, and performing arts. This interdisciplinary approach is designed to keep students highly engaged, allowing them to explore their individual talents while learning to navigate the digital landscape. With a supportive faculty and an active parent community, Longfellow aims to create an inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds feel challenged, supported, and inspired to express their creativity while mastering the technological tools essential for the 21st century.
450
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Demographic Student Count
White80
Hispanic179
Black104
Asian36
Two or More49
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    179 (39.9 %)
  • Black
    104 (23.2 %)
  • White
    80 (17.8 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (10.9 %)
  • Asian
    36 (8.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Berkeley Unified
Phone: (510)644-6360
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Grade 6 148
Grade 7 155
Grade 8 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6148
Grade 7155
Grade 8147
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24654.7%
Male20345.1%
Not Specified10.2%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)