Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate

584 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School, located in the coastal community of Half Moon Bay, California, serves as the primary middle school for the Cabrillo Unified School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The campus is situated in a central, accessible part of town, reflecting the close-knit, community-oriented values of the surrounding San Mateo County area.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings. These often include visual and performing arts, technology, and physical education programs designed to foster student engagement and personal growth. By prioritizing a supportive environment, Manuel F. Cunha aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of the Half Moon Bay community.

584

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	321
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	21

Hispanic
321 (55.0 %)
White
225 (38.5 %)
Two or More
21 (3.6 %)
Asian
13 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Cabrillo Unified
Phone:	(650)712-7190
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
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 6 194

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 202

Grade 9 1