Edendale Middle

16160 Ashland Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580

500 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edendale Middle School, located at 16160 Ashland Ave. in San Lorenzo, California, serves as a key educational institution within the San Lorenzo Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond. It places a strong emphasis on core academic subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to student growth and cultural diversity, reflecting the broader demographics of the San Lorenzo area. Edendale focuses on implementing modern pedagogical strategies to meet the varied needs of its student body, utilizing technology and collaborative projects to drive engagement. By promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and academic excellence, Edendale Middle School strives to build a foundation that empowers its students to become active, informed members of their community.

500

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edendale Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	313
Black	85
Asian	56
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
313 (62.6 %)
Black
85 (17.0 %)
Asian
56 (11.2 %)
White
19 (3.8 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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 Lorenzo Unified
Phone:	(510)317-5100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 158

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 176