Catherine L. Zane Middle

www.eurekacityschools.org/zane/index.html

433 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Catherine L. Zane Middle School, located in Eureka, California, serves as a central hub for middle-level education within the Eureka City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the Eureka community.

Beyond academics, Zane Middle School places a strong value on community involvement and student life. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses, which allow students to explore their personal interests and develop well-rounded skill sets. With a focus on inclusive practices and effective communication between faculty, students, and families, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and welcoming setting.

433

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catherine L. Zane Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	118
Black	8
Asian	50
Two or More	55
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	5

White
179 (41.3 %)
Hispanic
118 (27.3 %)
Two or More
55 (12.7 %)
Asian
50 (11.5 %)
American Indian
18 (4.2 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2 %)

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:	Eureka City Schools
Phone:	(707)441-2470
Website:	http://www.eurekacityschools.org/zane/index.html
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 134

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 153