Almond Tree Middle

www.duesd.org/schools/almondtreems/

550 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Almond Tree Middle School is a public middle school located in Delano, California, serving as part of the Delano Union School District. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing foundational learning, personal growth, and preparation for high school. With its location on 15th Avenue, the school serves the local Delano community by offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive campus culture.

Beyond core academics, the school utilizes its district resources to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses both the social and intellectual development of its students. As part of a larger district committed to excellence, Almond Tree Middle School integrates technology and community involvement to keep families informed and engaged. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a central hub for navigating school policies, accessing calendars, and staying updated on campus events and administrative communications.

550

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Almond Tree Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	500
Black	1
Asian	45
Two or More	2

Hispanic
500 (90.9 %)
Asian
45 (8.2 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)721-3641
Website:	http://www.duesd.org/schools/almondtreems/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 6 169

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 195