Lovonya DeJean Middle

404 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lovonya DeJean Middle School, located in Richmond, California, serves as a significant educational hub within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Lovonya DeJean, a pioneering educator and community activist who was the first African American woman elected to the Richmond City Council. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for students in the middle school grade levels.

Academically, the school focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a diverse curriculum that addresses core subjects while often integrating technology and enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Lovonya DeJean Middle School is known for its efforts to build a strong school culture, encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and programs that celebrate the diverse cultural background of the Richmond community. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between staff, families, and local organizations, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for its students' future success.

404

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lovonya DeJean Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	300
Black	56
Asian	19
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
300 (74.3 %)
Black
56 (13.9 %)
Asian
19 (4.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
White
8 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1430
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 7 180

Grade 8 224