Sandburg Middle

819 West Bennett Ave.
Glendora, CA 91741

695 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandburg Middle School is located in the suburban community of Glendora, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Glendora Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the campus aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to engage in critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sandburg Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their personal interests outside of the classroom. With its focus on high standards and a supportive culture, the school strives to create a positive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the Glendora community.

695

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandburg Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	449
Black	12
Asian	87
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

Hispanic
449 (64.7%)
White
102 (14.7%)
Asian
87 (12.5%)
Two or More
42 (6.1%)
Black
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Glendora Unified
Phone:	(626)852-4530
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 245

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 217