Dolores Huerta Middle

950 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

David Starr Jordan Middle School is a public school located in Burbank, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Burbank Unified School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their community and take pride in their academic growth. Jordan Middle School utilizes a variety of resources to support student achievement, including technology-integrated classrooms and programs aimed at fostering critical thinking and collaboration. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and student wellness, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning within its diverse student body.

950

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dolores Huerta Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	416
Black	20
Asian	69
Two or More	96
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
416 (43.9 %)
White
342 (36.1 %)
Two or More
96 (10.1 %)
Asian
69 (7.3 %)
Black
20 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Burbank Unified
Phone:	(818)729-3900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 324

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 339