D. Russell Parks Junior High

www.fullertonsd.org/parks

792 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

D. Russell Parks Junior High School, located in Fullerton, California, is a key institution within the Fullerton School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular engagement.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on preparing 21st-century learners, D. Russell Parks integrates modern technology and innovative instructional strategies into its classrooms. By emphasizing a positive school culture and strong parent-teacher partnerships, the school aims to create a safe and stimulating environment that helps students navigate the challenges of early adolescence while building a solid foundation for their future education.

792

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D. Russell Parks Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	319
Black	5
Asian	342
Two or More	39

Asian
342 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
319 (40.3 %)
White
87 (11.0 %)
Two or More
39 (4.9 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)

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:	Fullerton Elementary
Phone:	(714)447-7785
Website:	http://www.fullertonsd.org/parks
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 7 369

Grade 8 423