Modoc Middle

Modoc Joint Unified
906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
172 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Modoc Middle School, located in Alturas, California, serves as the primary middle-grade educational institution for the Modoc Joint Unified School District. Situated in the rural northeastern corner of the state, the school acts as a vital community hub for students transitioning from elementary education to high school. The campus is designed to support the academic and social development of early adolescents, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the remote, high-desert environment of Modoc County.

As a small-town school, Modoc Middle emphasizes a close-knit educational experience where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction and community integration. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in a region where local geography and community traditions play a significant role in student life. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and academic preparation, the school strives to provide a stable foundation for its students before they progress to Modoc High School.
172
Total Students
10.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    114 (66.3%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (20.9%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    8 (4.7%)
  • Black
    3 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: Modoc Joint Unified
Phone: (530)233-7201
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 49
Grade 7 69
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High Desert Community Day
Modoc Joint Unified
3 Students
802 North East St.
Alturas, CA 96101 (0.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 10th