California Middle

783 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

California Middle School, located in the historic Land Park neighborhood of Sacramento, is a vibrant public school serving students in grades 7 and 8 within the Sacramento City Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school offers a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. Its location on Vallejo Way places it in a quiet, established area, contributing to a supportive campus environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, California Middle School is recognized for its diverse extracurricular opportunities, which often include competitive sports, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and a highly active parent community, both of which contribute to its reputation for maintaining high standards of student achievement. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning space, the school remains a prominent educational pillar for families in the Sacramento area.

783

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	360
Black	96
Asian	94
Two or More	81
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
360 (46.0 %)
White
131 (16.8 %)
Black
96 (12.3 %)
Asian
94 (12.0 %)
Two or More
81 (10.4 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5302
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 7 378

Grade 8 405