Giano Intermediate

3223 S. Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792

489 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Giano Intermediate School, located in West Covina, California, serves as a bridge between elementary and high school, typically catering to students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Rowland Unified School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents. The campus emphasizes a "middle school concept," which aims to create a supportive transition period by offering a variety of elective courses, extracurricular activities, and structured instructional programs designed to engage students during these formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Giano Intermediate places a strong focus on building a positive school culture through inclusive student programs and community involvement. The school utilizes various educational resources and technological tools to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. By prioritizing student voice, collaborative learning, and a safe campus atmosphere, Giano strives to ensure that its diverse student body develops the critical thinking skills and confidence needed to succeed academically and personally.

489

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Giano Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	454
Black	8
Asian	16
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
454 (93.0 %)
Asian
16 (3.3 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(626)965-2461
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 7 230

Grade 8 259