Acacia Middle

acacia.hemetusd.org/

958 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Acacia Middle School, located in Hemet, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Hemet Unified School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to support academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school is situated in a residential area of Hemet, serving the local community by offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Acacia Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience. The campus typically fosters a culture of inclusivity and engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student-support programs. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the developmental needs of middle-schoolers, the school aims to cultivate a safe and productive learning atmosphere that encourages students to explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for future success.

958

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acacia Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	720
Black	98
Asian	15
Two or More	28
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
720 (75.2%)
Black
98 (10.2%)
White
92 (9.6%)
Two or More
28 (2.9%)
Asian
15 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Hemet Unified
Phone:	(951)765-1620
Website:	http://acacia.hemetusd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	958
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	821
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 6 349

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 335