El Cerrito Middle

elcerrito.cnusd.k12.ca.us

1,218 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

El Cerrito Middle School is a public middle school located in Corona, California, serving as part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District. It provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 7 through 8, emphasizing academic achievement, personal growth, and social development. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a rigorous curriculum while preparing for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, El Cerrito Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and elective programs that cater to diverse student interests. The school focuses on building a strong community culture through its faculty and staff, who work to implement innovative teaching strategies and maintain strong communication with parents and the local community. By utilizing resources from the Corona-Norco district, the school aims to ensure that students are well-equipped with the technological and critical-thinking skills necessary for future success.

1,218

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Cerrito Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	500
Black	93
Asian	204
Two or More	61
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
500 (41.1%)
White
345 (28.3%)
Asian
204 (16.7%)
Black
93 (7.6%)
Two or More
61 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)

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:	Corona-Norco Unified
Phone:	(951)736-3216
Website:	http://elcerrito.cnusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	280

* 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 72

Grade 7 589

Grade 8 557

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for El Cerrito Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	72
Grade 7	589
Grade 8	557

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for El Cerrito Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	585	48%
Male	633	52%

Middle School 7th - 8th