Glen Edwards Middle

gems.wpusd.org/

770 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Glen Edwards Middle School (GEMS), located in Lincoln, California, serves as a central hub for the community’s middle school-aged students. As a part of the Western Placer Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to support the transition from childhood to adolescence, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Glen Edwards Middle School places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive culture. The school works closely with families and the Lincoln community to ensure that students feel supported as they navigate the challenges of middle school. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, GEMS utilizes a combination of modern teaching strategies and collaborative efforts to help every student reach their full potential, maintaining a focus on character building and community engagement.

770

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Edwards Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	345
Black	20
Asian	32
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
345 (44.8 %)
White
329 (42.7 %)
Two or More
40 (5.2 %)
Asian
32 (4.2 %)
Black
20 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Western Placer Unified
Phone:	(916)645-6370
Website:	http://gems.wpusd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 247

Grade 7 278

Grade 8 245