Home Street Middle

Bishop Unified
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
418 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Home Street Middle School, located in Bishop, California, serves as the primary middle school for the Bishop Unified School District. Situated in the heart of the Owens Valley, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. The school’s environment is shaped by its unique location, often fostering a strong sense of community typical of a small-town setting while striving to meet state educational standards.

As part of the broader Bishop Unified School District, Home Street Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history—with various elective opportunities. The school is committed to supporting its diverse student body through localized initiatives and resources, leveraging its official district portal to maintain communication with families and provide updates on district-wide policies, academic calendars, and school-specific programs.
418
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    170 (40.7 %)
  • White
    152 (36.4 %)
  • American Indian
    53 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (9.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: Bishop Unified
Phone: (760)872-1381
Website: http://www.bishopschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 65

* 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 6 124
Grade 7 136
Grade 8 158
Gender Ratio