Stanford Middle

5871 E. Los Arcos St.
Long Beach, CA 90815

1,181 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stanford Middle School, located in the East Long Beach area of California, is part of the Long Beach Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the transition from elementary to high school. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood and serves as a local hub for families in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic development alongside social and emotional growth during these formative teenage years.

The school's academic culture generally aligns with the standards of the Long Beach Unified School District, which includes a commitment to diverse learning opportunities and technology integration. Like many middle schools in the area, Stanford offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, aimed at fostering student engagement and leadership. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous coursework and inclusive campus activities, Stanford Middle strives to prepare its students for the challenges and expectations of their upcoming high school careers.

1,181

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanford Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	454
Black	107
Asian	150
Two or More	112
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
454 (38.4 %)
White
343 (29.0 %)
Asian
150 (12.7 %)
Two or More
112 (9.5 %)
Black
107 (9.1 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)594-9793
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 6 389

Grade 7 395

Grade 8 397