Hercules Middle

1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547

596 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hercules Middle School, located at 1900 Refugio Valley Road in Hercules, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. As a key educational institution for the local community, the school emphasizes academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for high school. The campus is integrated into the suburban landscape of Hercules, providing a structured environment where students engage with a diverse curriculum designed to meet state educational standards.

Beyond its core academic program, Hercules Middle School focuses on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and community initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports a wide range of learning styles. As part of the broader West Contra Costa system, the school is committed to providing its student body with the tools and resources necessary to navigate the challenges of early adolescence and achieve long-term academic success.

596

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hercules Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	155
Black	88
Asian	234
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
234 (39.3%)
Hispanic
155 (26.0%)
Black
88 (14.8%)
Two or More
69 (11.6%)
White
45 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)231-1429
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
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 6 188

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 194