Thomas R. Pollicita Middle

558 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School (TRP), located in Daly City, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Jefferson Elementary School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a diverse, urban community, which is reflected in its student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for the academic and social rigors of high school.

Academically, TRP emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to support student growth in core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history. Beyond academics, the school encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs that aim to develop leadership, creativity, and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on both educational achievement and character development, the school strives to provide a supportive community that helps students navigate their middle school years while preparing them for future success.

558

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	304
Black	5
Asian	202
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
304 (54.7%)
Asian
202 (36.3%)
Two or More
28 (5.0%)
White
11 (2.0%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Jefferson Elementary
Phone:	(650)991-1216
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 190

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 192