Jefferson Middle

1372 E. Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776

www.jefferson.sgusd.k12.ca.us

927 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School, located in San Gabriel, California, serves as a key academic institution within the San Gabriel Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Jefferson Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern pedagogical tools to ensure students remain competitive in a 21st-century landscape. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school serves as a central hub for families in the San Gabriel area, promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and students to help every individual achieve their full potential.

927

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	396
Black	6
Asian	452
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
452 (48.9 %)
Hispanic
396 (42.9 %)
Two or More
36 (3.9 %)
White
29 (3.1 %)
Black
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	San Gabriel Unified
Phone:	(626)287-5260
Website:	http://www.jefferson.sgusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	927
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	177

* 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 6 285

Grade 7 320

Grade 8 322