John Barrett Middle

www.sanjuan.edu/barrett

802 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Barrett Middle School, located in Carmichael, California, is part of the San Juan Unified School District and serves students in grades 6–8. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of young adolescents. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, the school emphasizes core subjects while offering various elective opportunities to help students explore their interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, John Barrett Middle School promotes a culture of community and inclusivity. The campus is home to a diverse student body and maintains a focus on school spirit, extracurricular activities, and character development. By encouraging students to participate in clubs, athletics, and collaborative projects, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that helps students build essential life skills, such as leadership, responsibility, and effective communication.

802

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Barrett Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	189
Black	38
Asian	61
Two or More	72
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
433 (54.0%)
Hispanic
189 (23.6%)
Two or More
72 (9.0%)
Asian
61 (7.6%)
Black
38 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7842
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/barrett
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 187

Grade 7 308

Grade 8 307