Citrus Middle

www.kcusd.com

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Citrus Middle School is located in Orange Cove, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Kings Canyon Unified School District (KCUSD). Catering to middle-grade students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that prepares pupils for the transition to high school. As part of a district-wide network, Citrus Middle emphasizes the core curriculum while fostering a supportive campus culture aimed at student growth and development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Kings Canyon Unified School District, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. By leveraging district resources and technology, Citrus Middle works to provide its students with diverse learning opportunities, extracurricular involvement, and the necessary tools for academic success. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational outreach and collaborative efforts to improve student outcomes in the Orange Cove area.

585

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Citrus Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	567
Black	2
Asian	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
567 (96.9 %)
White
13 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
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:	Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)305-7370
Website:	http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 185

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 196