C. T. English Middle

167 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

C. T. English Middle School is a public school located in a scenic, rural setting in Los Gatos, California. Serving as the middle school component of the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District, it offers a small, tight-knit community atmosphere that stands in contrast to the larger, more urbanized districts in the surrounding Silicon Valley area. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and a strong connection between the school and the local mountain community.

The school is notable for its unique location atop the Santa Cruz Mountains, which fosters a distinct educational experience characterized by smaller class sizes and a sense of shared responsibility among students, staff, and parents. Because it is part of a small K-8 district, C. T. English Middle School often benefits from a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school preparation. It remains a focal point for families in the Los Gatos mountain region who prioritize a personalized educational approach within a quiet, natural landscape.

167

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. T. English Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	21

White
116 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
24 (14.4 %)
Two or More
21 (12.6 %)
Asian
5 (3.0 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)353-1123
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 57

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 62