Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
462 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 132 |
| Hispanic | 150 |
| Black | 79 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Two or More | 56 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic150 (32.6%)
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White132 (28.7%)
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Black79 (17.2%)
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Two or More56 (12.2%)
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Asian38 (8.3%)
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American Indian4 (0.9%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 171 |
| Grade 7 | 159 |
| Grade 8 | 132 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 232 | 50.2% |
| Male | 228 | 49.4% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.4% |
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