Erle Stanley Gardner Middle

45125 Via Del Coronado
Temecula, CA 92592

1,044 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School is a public middle school located in Temecula, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Temecula Valley Unified School District. The school is named after the famous American novelist and creator of the Perry Mason series, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence and literacy. The campus is situated in a residential area of Temecula, providing a structured and supportive environment designed to help young adolescents transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school prides itself on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history—with a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and various student clubs. By fostering a culture of community and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their local community.

1,044

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	361
Black	28
Asian	162
Two or More	116
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
361 (34.6 %)
White
351 (33.6 %)
Asian
162 (15.5 %)
Two or More
116 (11.1 %)
Black
28 (2.7 %)
American Indian
23 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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)699-0080
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 6 331

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 357

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	331
Grade 7	356
Grade 8	357

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	492	47.1%
Male	552	52.9%

Middle School 6th - 8th