Farb Middle

www.farb.sandiegounified.org/

464 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Farb Middle School, located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego, is part of the San Diego Unified School District. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and active participation in extracurricular activities.

Academically, Farb Middle offers a broad curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and history, supplemented by various elective courses that allow students to explore interests like technology, the arts, and physical education. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and safety, often utilizing collaborative programs to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence. By prioritizing teacher-student engagement and parental involvement, Farb Middle strives to create a well-rounded educational foundation for all its learners within the diverse San Diego community.

464

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farb Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	181
Black	47
Asian	28
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
181 (39.1 %)
White
154 (33.3 %)
Black
47 (10.2 %)
Two or More
45 (9.7 %)
Asian
28 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)397-6750
Website:	http://www.farb.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* 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 6 164

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farb Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	164
Grade 7	151
Grade 8	149

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farb Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	50.2%
Male	230	49.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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