Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
616 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School, located in Merced, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Merced City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its middle school student body. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.
The campus at 601 Mercy Ave. serves as a hub for student engagement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Cruickshank Middle School prioritizes strong communication with families and the local community, ensuring that students have the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed. Through its comprehensive curriculum and focus on building a positive school culture, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute to their community.
The campus at 601 Mercy Ave. serves as a hub for student engagement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Cruickshank Middle School prioritizes strong communication with families and the local community, ensuring that students have the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed. Through its comprehensive curriculum and focus on building a positive school culture, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute to their community.
616
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
32.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic | 331 |
| Black | 30 |
| Asian | 74 |
| Two or More | 35 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic331 (53.8 %)
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White142 (23.1 %)
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Asian74 (12.0 %)
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Two or More35 (5.7 %)
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Black30 (4.9 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
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: | Merced City Elementary |
| Phone: | (209)385-6330 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 616 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 32.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 297 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 68 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
316
Grade 8
300
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 316 |
| Grade 8 | 300 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 311 | 50.5% |
| Male | 304 | 49.4% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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