Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle

650 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle School, located in Orangevale, California, operates as a "fundamental" school within the San Juan Unified School District. This model emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics educational approach, characterized by a rigorous academic curriculum, consistent discipline policies, and a high level of parent involvement. The school community is built on a "contract" philosophy, where students, parents, and staff all sign an agreement to uphold the school’s high standards for behavior, dress code, and academic participation.

Because of its specialized fundamental structure, the school attracts families who are seeking a traditional, highly disciplined learning environment. Students are expected to take personal responsibility for their assignments and conduct, fostering a culture of accountability that prepares them for the transition to high school. By combining a demanding academic schedule with an emphasis on core values and community cooperation, Louis Pasteur aims to provide a focused, stable, and high-achieving atmosphere for its middle school student body.

650

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	151
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	48
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
416 (64.1 %)
Hispanic
151 (23.3 %)
Two or More
48 (7.4 %)
Black
15 (2.3 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7891
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 208

Grade 7 238

Grade 8 204