California City Middle

Mojave Unified
9736 Redwood Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
478 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
California City Middle School, located at 9736 Redwood Blvd. in California City, California, serves as the primary middle school for the Mojave Unified School District. The school provides educational services to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is situated in the high desert region of Kern County, acting as a central hub for the local community's adolescents.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the academic rigors of high school. In addition to core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and history, California City Middle School typically emphasizes student development through various extracurricular activities and support programs. As a public institution, it serves a diverse population and works to foster a supportive learning environment aimed at academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the California City area.
478
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
25.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    231 (48.3%)
  • Black
    160 (33.5%)
  • White
    50 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    33 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
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: Mojave Unified
Phone: (760)373-3241
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 396
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 6 159
Grade 7 170
Grade 8 149
Gender Ratio