Tenaya Middle

563 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Tenaya Middle School, located at 760 W. Eighth St. in Merced, California, is part of the Merced City School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is integrated into the local Merced community and emphasizes core academic subjects, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history, while striving to support the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tenaya Middle School generally aims to foster a positive school culture through various extracurricular activities, student support services, and community engagement initiatives. Like many schools in the district, it is committed to promoting social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement, preparing students to be responsible citizens. For the most current information regarding specific programs, state testing performance, or extracurricular offerings, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the school’s official website or the Merced City School District’s administration office.

563

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenaya Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	485
Black	19
Asian	29
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
485 (86.1 %)
Asian
29 (5.2 %)
White
20 (3.6 %)
Black
19 (3.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)385-6687
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 7 275

Grade 8 288