Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

996 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School (JLS), located in Palo Alto, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Palo Alto Unified School District, the school is known for its rigorous academic standards, robust extracurricular offerings, and a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community. JLS benefits from its location in a highly educated, tech-centric region, which often translates into significant parent involvement, strong community support, and access to diverse educational resources.

The school is well-regarded for its balanced approach to education, aiming to support the "whole child" by integrating challenging coursework with social-emotional learning. Beyond the classroom, JLS provides a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, including music, arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School is consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, preparing students for success in the competitive academic landscape of the Palo Alto school system.

996

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	119
Black	21
Asian	459
Two or More	118
Pacific Islander	13

Asian
459 (46.1 %)
White
266 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
119 (11.9 %)
Two or More
118 (11.8 %)
Black
21 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.3 %)

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:	Palo Alto Unified
Phone:	(650)856-5188
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	996
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 309

Grade 7 361

Grade 8 326