Betty Reid Soskin Middle

372 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crespi Junior High, located in El Sobrante, California, serves as a community-focused middle school within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school provides a transitional academic environment for students in grades 7 and 8, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual development and social maturity, often incorporating a variety of elective courses and extracurricular opportunities to encourage student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive campus culture that prioritizes student well-being and community involvement. As a neighborhood school, Crespi plays a central role in the local El Sobrante area, serving as a hub for families and fostering a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By focusing on essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, the institution prepares its students to navigate the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

372

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betty Reid Soskin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	179
Black	62
Asian	76
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
179 (48.1%)
Asian
76 (20.4%)
Black
62 (16.7%)
Two or More
23 (6.2%)
White
21 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1447
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 7 177

Grade 8 195