Winston Churchill Middle

935 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Winston Churchill Middle School, located in Carmichael, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the San Juan Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse student population. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while providing various elective opportunities, including performing arts, technology, and foreign language courses, designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive campus culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and community service. Winston Churchill Middle is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment that promotes social-emotional growth alongside intellectual development. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships with local families, the school strives to empower its students to become collaborative, critical thinkers who are prepared to succeed in a global society.

935

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winston Churchill Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	173
Black	69
Asian	209
Two or More	97
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
380 (40.7 %)
Asian
209 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
173 (18.5 %)
Two or More
97 (10.4 %)
Black
69 (7.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7324
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	935
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 267

Grade 7 359

Grade 8 309