Solorsano Middle

asms.gilroyunified.org/

780 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Solorsano Middle School, located in Gilroy, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Gilroy Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school by offering core academic subjects alongside various enrichment opportunities.

The school community places a strong emphasis on student engagement and parent involvement to create a collaborative learning atmosphere. Through its website, the school maintains communication regarding academic expectations, extracurricular programs, and campus events. By prioritizing a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, Solorsano Middle School aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills and habits necessary for success in their future educational pursuits.

780

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solorsano Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	519
Black	11
Asian	88
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

Hispanic
519 (66.7 %)
White
107 (13.8 %)
Asian
88 (11.3 %)
Two or More
51 (6.6 %)
Black
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Gilroy Unified
Phone:	(669)205-5000
Website:	http://asms.gilroyunified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 247

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 262