Piute Middle

www.piutemiddle.org/

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Piute Middle School, located in Lancaster, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lancaster School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that fosters intellectual growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population while promoting high expectations for academic achievement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Piute Middle School encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, which help build character, leadership, and a sense of community. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Lancaster community to maintain a collaborative culture, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for success. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Piute Middle strives to cultivate a positive school climate where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

731

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piute Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	433
Black	235
Asian	6
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

Hispanic
433 (59.2 %)
Black
235 (32.1 %)
White
34 (4.7 %)
Two or More
19 (2.6 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)942-9508
Website:	http://www.piutemiddle.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	631
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 6 167

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 271