Sycamore Middle

www.gusd.org

444 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sycamore Middle School, located at 1125 Sycamore Street in Gridley, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Gridley Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its middle school students. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Sycamore Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As part of the broader Gridley Unified School District, the school emphasizes community engagement and academic excellence. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality public education in the region. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs, the district’s official website at http://www.gusd.org serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

444

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	276
Black	4
Asian	14
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
276 (62.2 %)
White
144 (32.4 %)
Asian
14 (3.2 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Gridley Unified
Phone:	(530)846-3636
Website:	http://www.gusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 6 137

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 146