Margarita Middle

825 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Margarita Middle School, located in Temecula, California, is a key part of the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The campus emphasizes both core academic subjects and a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering social and emotional growth during their early adolescent years.

In addition to its traditional curriculum, Margarita Middle School offers various extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and elective courses designed to engage students’ diverse interests. The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, often utilizing technology and modern instructional strategies to enhance student learning. By prioritizing a collaborative culture among staff, students, and parents, Margarita Middle strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere for the Temecula community.

825

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margarita Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	382
Black	20
Asian	67
Two or More	62
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
382 (46.3 %)
White
285 (34.5 %)
Asian
67 (8.1 %)
Two or More
62 (7.5 %)
Black
20 (2.4 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)
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:	Temecula Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)695-7370
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 260

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 294

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margarita Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	260
Grade 7	271
Grade 8	294

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margarita Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	381	46.2%
Male	444	53.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th