Orange Grove Middle

14505 Orange Grove Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

287 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Orange Grove Middle School, located in Hacienda Heights, California, is a public middle school serving students in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and student well-being. It serves a diverse student population and offers various programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on developing critical thinking, responsibility, and academic readiness.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Orange Grove Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through elective offerings, extracurricular activities, and a focus on community building. By providing a structured yet inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to help adolescents navigate their middle school years while encouraging participation in school spirit, arts, and athletics. Its location in the quiet residential area of Hacienda Heights makes it a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and focused learning environment for its students.

287

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange Grove Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	255
Asian	17
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
255 (88.9%)
Asian
17 (5.9%)
Two or More
8 (2.8%)
White
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Hacienda la Puente Unified
Phone:	(626)933-7000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
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 78

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 107