Sandburg Middle

701 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandburg Middle School is located in the suburban community of Glendora, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Glendora Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the campus aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to engage in critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sandburg Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their personal interests outside of the classroom. With its focus on high standards and a supportive culture, the school strives to create a positive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the Glendora community.

701

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandburg Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	411
Black	16
Asian	70
Two or More	45

Hispanic
411 (58.6 %)
White
159 (22.7 %)
Asian
70 (10.0 %)
Two or More
45 (6.4 %)
Black
16 (2.3 %)

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:	Glendora Unified
Phone:	(626)852-4530
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 208

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 251