Vernon Middle

607 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Vernon Middle School, located in Montclair, California, is part of the Ontario-Montclair School District. It serves a diverse student population, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the transitional academic and social needs of early adolescents, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic instruction in subjects like English, mathematics, science, and social studies, the school often emphasizes extracurricular activities and student support services to create a well-rounded educational environment. Located in a residential area of Montclair, Vernon Middle School serves as a central hub for local families, working to maintain a focus on student achievement, positive school culture, and collaborative partnerships between parents, teachers, and the surrounding community.

607

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernon Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	539
Black	18
Asian	15
Two or More	4
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
539 (88.8 %)
White
19 (3.1 %)
Black
18 (3.0 %)
Asian
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
9 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ontario-Montclair
Phone:	(909)624-5036
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 7 314

Grade 8 293