Turlock Junior High

1,257 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Turlock Junior High School, located at 3951 N. Walnut Rd. in Turlock, California, serves as a central middle school institution within the Turlock Unified School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transition years of early adolescence, typically serving grades 7 and 8. The campus focuses on providing a balanced educational environment that integrates core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and history—with opportunities for personal growth and social development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school strives to foster a positive campus culture by encouraging student involvement in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. By emphasizing both academic achievement and community responsibility, Turlock Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond. The school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, working in partnership with parents and district resources to maintain an engaging and supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

1,257

Total Students

60.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turlock Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	690
Black	33
Asian	95
Two or More	42
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
690 (54.9 %)
White
387 (30.8 %)
Asian
95 (7.6 %)
Two or More
42 (3.3 %)
Black
33 (2.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Turlock Unified
Phone:	(209)667-0881
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	782
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	155

* 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 7 656

Grade 8 601

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Turlock Junior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	656
Grade 8	601

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Turlock Junior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	600	47.7%
Male	656	52.2%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Middle School 7th - 8th