Colton Middle

835 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Colton Middle School, located at 670 W. Laurel St. in Colton, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness for its diverse student population. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare middle-grade students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to discover their individual talents and interests.

Beyond the classroom, Colton Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The campus environment is designed to support a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to help students succeed. With a focus on inclusive practices and character building, the school strives to provide a safe, supportive space where students can navigate their adolescent years, develop strong study habits, and build the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

835

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	793
Black	16
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
793 (95.0 %)
White
18 (2.2 %)
Black
16 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
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:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5009
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 7 417

Grade 8 418