Bill E. Young Jr. Middle

Calipatria Unified
220 S. International Blvd.
Calipatria, CA 92233
358 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School is a public educational institution located in Calipatria, California, serving students in the Calipatria Unified School District. As the primary middle school for the community, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured environment that prioritizes academic core subjects, including mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering both the intellectual and social development of its students during their adolescent years.

In line with the district’s identity as the "Calipatria Hornets," the school emphasizes a culture of community and school spirit. The institution strives to provide a supportive learning environment, often utilizing local resources to offer a range of extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character building, Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School plays a central role in preparing the youth of Calipatria for the rigors and challenges of their future high school careers.
358
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    323 (90.2 %)
  • White
    24 (6.7 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Calipatria Unified
Phone: (760)348-2842
Website: http://www.calipatriahornets.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 261
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 5 95
Grade 6 79
Grade 7 94
Grade 8 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Barbara Worth Junior High
Brawley Elementary
933 Students
385 D St.
Brawley, CA 92227 (9.9 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th