Templeton Middle

475 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Templeton Middle School, located in the small, semi-rural community of Templeton, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Templeton Unified School District, the campus is known for its focus on maintaining a small-town atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with elective opportunities that encourage student exploration and personal growth.

The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and dedication to fostering both academic success and social-emotional development. By utilizing its location in the heart of San Luis Obispo County, Templeton Middle School often integrates local community values into its campus culture, prioritizing a supportive environment where teachers and staff work closely with families. Through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and student-centered initiatives, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the transition into high school and beyond.

475

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Templeton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	112
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
317 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
112 (23.6 %)
Two or More
38 (8.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Templeton Unified
Phone:	(805)434-5813
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 156

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 149