Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate

742 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate School, located in Santa Ana, California, serves a diverse student population as part of the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond. It places a strong emphasis on providing a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for student engagement through various extracurricular activities and support programs designed to meet the unique needs of middle school learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Lathrop Intermediate is deeply committed to community connection and student well-being. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and safety, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility. By leveraging resources within the Santa Ana area, the school strives to create a supportive network involving parents, teachers, and local stakeholders, all working together to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

742

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	718
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
718 (96.8 %)
White
9 (1.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Black
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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)567-3300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 206

Grade 7 260

Grade 8 276