Winston Churchill Middle

www.sanjuan.edu/churchill

987 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Winston Churchill Middle School, located in Carmichael, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the San Juan Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse student population. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while providing various elective opportunities, including performing arts, technology, and foreign language courses, designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive campus culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and community service. Winston Churchill Middle is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment that promotes social-emotional growth alongside intellectual development. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships with local families, the school strives to empower its students to become collaborative, critical thinkers who are prepared to succeed in a global society.

987

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winston Churchill Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	180
Black	52
Asian	261
Two or More	105
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
382 (38.8%)
Asian
261 (26.5%)
Hispanic
180 (18.3%)
Two or More
105 (10.7%)
Black
52 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7324
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/churchill
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 289

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 359