Muscatel Middle

www.rosemead.k12.ca.us/muscatel

517 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Muscatel Middle School, located in Rosemead, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rosemead School District. The school is committed to fostering an academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Muscatel offers a diverse range of educational programs, including English Language Development (ELD), specialized services for students with disabilities, and opportunities for advanced learning to meet the needs of its varied student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. Muscatel provides various clubs, sports, and elective programs designed to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. By promoting a school culture centered on character development and community involvement, the school aims to support the holistic success of its students, ensuring they are well-equipped with the social and academic skills necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

517

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muscatel Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	205
Black	3
Asian	289
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Asian
289 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
205 (39.8 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
White
4 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Rosemead Elementary
Phone:	(626)287-1139
Website:	http://www.rosemead.k12.ca.us/muscatel
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 7 244

Grade 8 273