Excelsior Middle

www.excelsiormiddleschool.us

377 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Excelsior Middle School, located in Byron, California, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating under the Byron Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its middle-school-aged students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various classroom activities and academic initiatives.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Excelsior Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture. The administration and faculty strive to engage families and the community to ensure that students feel connected and motivated. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school balances traditional instruction with opportunities for character building, helping students navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence within a structured and encouraging academic setting.

377

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excelsior Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	113
Black	29
Asian	30
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
175 (46.4%)
Hispanic
113 (30.0%)
Asian
30 (8.0%)
Black
29 (7.7%)
Two or More
20 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Byron Union Elementary
Phone:	(925)809-7530
Website:	http://www.excelsiormiddleschool.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 133

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 121