Silverado Middle

www.sms.nvusd.org

868 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Silverado Middle School, located in Napa, California, is a key component of the Napa Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Their curriculum is designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and the development of essential study skills within a diverse and inclusive community.

Beyond the classroom, Silverado Middle School prides itself on offering a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Napa community to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Silverado strives to empower its students to become responsible, engaged citizens.

868

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silverado Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	629
Black	5
Asian	13
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
629 (72.5 %)
White
195 (22.5 %)
Two or More
23 (2.6 %)
Asian
13 (1.5 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Napa Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)253-3688
Website:	http://www.sms.nvusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* 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 6 265

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 330