Harden Middle

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1,096 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Harden Middle School, located at 1561 McKinnon St. in Salinas, California, is a public middle school serving students within the Salinas Union High School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning space where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum while developing the critical thinking and social skills necessary for future success.

The school’s official portal serves as a hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular program information, and district-wide policies. Harden Middle School focuses on a balanced educational experience, often integrating technology into the classroom to better equip students for a modern workforce. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal growth, the institution strives to provide a structured yet inclusive atmosphere that reflects the needs and diversity of the Salinas community.

1,096

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harden Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	1,002
Black	9
Asian	40
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,002 (91.4 %)
Asian
40 (3.6 %)
White
22 (2.0 %)
Two or More
22 (2.0 %)
Black
9 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Salinas Union High
Phone:	(831)796-7300
Website:	http://ca02208720.schoolwires.net/domain/13
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,096
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	757
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	148

* 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 7 590

Grade 8 506