Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle

School Overview
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle School, located in the heart of Berkeley, California, is a specialized public middle school that emphasizes a unique integration of rigorous academics with creative arts and modern technology. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its diverse community and its commitment to fostering "whole-child" development. By blending a traditional core curriculum with hands-on learning experiences, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare them for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school’s identity is defined by its "Arts and Technology" focus, which provides students with access to specialized electives such as media arts, digital design, music, and performing arts. This interdisciplinary approach is designed to keep students highly engaged, allowing them to explore their individual talents while learning to navigate the digital landscape. With a supportive faculty and an active parent community, Longfellow aims to create an inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds feel challenged, supported, and inspired to express their creativity while mastering the technological tools essential for the 21st century.
462
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Demographic Student Count
White132
Hispanic150
Black79
Asian38
Two or More56
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    150 (32.6%)
  • White
    132 (28.7%)
  • Black
    79 (17.2%)
  • Two or More
    56 (12.2%)
  • Asian
    38 (8.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Berkeley Unified
Phone: (510)644-6360
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Grade 6 171
Grade 7 159
Grade 8 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6171
Grade 7159
Grade 8132
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23250.2%
Male22849.4%
Not Specified20.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)