Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle

21409 South Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

www.feddems.us

291 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pharis F. Fedde Middle School is a public school located in Hawaiian Gardens, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the ABC Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, Fedde Middle School prioritizes student engagement through various programs and community-oriented initiatives. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a strong connection with the local Hawaiian Gardens community to ensure students feel supported both in and out of the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and a mission to promote inclusivity and success, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

291

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	242
Black	13
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
242 (83.2%)
Two or More
21 (7.2%)
Black
13 (4.5%)
Asian
7 (2.4%)
White
5 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7805
Website:	http://www.feddems.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 7 140

Grade 8 151