Woodrow Wallace Middle

Kernville Union Elementary
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
269 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Woodrow Wallace Middle School is located in Lake Isabella, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Kernville Union School District. Nestled in the scenic Kern River Valley, the school provides a foundational middle-grade experience for students in the surrounding mountain community. As part of a smaller district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students can transition from elementary education to high school readiness, emphasizing core academic standards and personal development.

The school operates under the mission of the Kernville Union School District, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. Because of its rural location, Woodrow Wallace Middle School often integrates the unique character of the Lake Isabella area into its culture, aiming to prepare its students for success in both academic pursuits and their future roles in society. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, or district-wide policies, the official website at [http://www.kernvilleusd.org](http://www.kernvilleusd.org) serves as the primary resource.
269
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    189 (70.3%)
  • Hispanic
    63 (23.4%)
  • American Indian
    11 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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: Kernville Union Elementary
Phone: (760)379-4646
Website: http://www.kernvilleusd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 83
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 85
Gender Ratio