Walter Colton

(831)649-1951

wcms-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/

129 Students

Middle School 8th - 8th

School Overview

Walter Colton Middle School, located in Monterey, California, serves as a public educational institution within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth for students in the middle school grades. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and families to ensure student success. With a focus on inclusive practices, Walter Colton strives to cultivate a sense of belonging while encouraging students to explore their personal interests and talents. Through its commitment to excellence and community engagement, the school serves as a central hub for student development in the Monterey area.

129

Total Students

9.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Colton
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	87
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
87 (67.4 %)
White
29 (22.5 %)
Asian
6 (4.7 %)
Black
4 (3.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)649-1951
Website:	http://wcms-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	8th - 8th
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8 129