Black Diamond Middle

4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531

www.antiochschools.net/domain/23

358 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Black Diamond Middle School, located in the Sterling Hill neighborhood of Antioch, California, is part of the Antioch Unified School District. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is designed to provide a supportive transition between elementary education and high school. The school focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the rigors of high school curricula, often emphasizing the importance of school community and student responsibility.

In terms of campus life, Black Diamond Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and leadership. The school aims to foster a safe and inclusive environment where diversity is valued. Like many schools in the district, it utilizes standardized testing and local benchmarks to track student progress, striving to ensure that all learners are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future college and career success.

358

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Diamond Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	150
Black	117
Asian	32
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
150 (41.9%)
Black
117 (32.7%)
Asian
32 (8.9%)
White
30 (8.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Antioch Unified
Phone:	(925)779-7460
Website:	http://www.antiochschools.net/domain/23
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6

Grade 7 184

Grade 8 168