Los Arboles Middle

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396 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Los Arboles Middle School, located in Marina, California, is a public middle school serving students within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD). The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition from elementary to high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. As part of a diverse coastal community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of its student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Los Arboles Middle School strives to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to spark personal interests and skill-building. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. By leveraging district resources and technology, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped for the challenges of high school and beyond.

396

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Arboles Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	245
Black	31
Asian	44
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
245 (63.0 %)
White
48 (12.3 %)
Asian
44 (11.3 %)
Black
31 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (3.9 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)384-3550
Website:	http://lams-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 7 193

Grade 8 203

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Los Arboles Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	193
Grade 8	203

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Los Arboles Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	45.5%
Male	209	52.8%
Not Specified	7	1.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th