Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle

www.haskellms.us

461 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pliny Fisk Haskell Middle School is a public school located in Cerritos, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the ABC Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic program, Haskell Middle School emphasizes the importance of student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The campus culture is built on a foundation of collaboration between staff, parents, and the local Cerritos community, ensuring that students have access to the resources and encouragement needed to succeed. With a focus on preparing students for 21st-century challenges, the school strives to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning among its student population.

461

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	235
Black	51
Asian	119
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
235 (51.0 %)
Asian
119 (25.8 %)
Black
51 (11.1 %)
Two or More
27 (5.9 %)
White
23 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7815
Website:	http://www.haskellms.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 7 242

Grade 8 219