Ben F. Kolb Middle

kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/10

901 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kolb Middle School, located in Rialto, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Rialto Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and social growth. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, while also providing various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture where educators, students, and families work together to build a strong educational foundation. Beyond core academics, Kolb Middle School focuses on developing well-rounded individuals through various programs that encourage critical thinking, character building, and community engagement. By leveraging district resources and maintaining a commitment to student success, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.

901

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben F. Kolb Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	703
Black	147
Asian	8
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
703 (78.0 %)
Black
147 (16.3 %)
White
24 (2.7 %)
Two or More
13 (1.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Rialto Unified
Phone:	(909)820-7849
Website:	http://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/10
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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 6 302

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 314