Ranchero Middle

www.rancheromiddle.org

1,140 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ranchero Middle School is a public middle school located in Hesperia, California, serving students in grades 7 through 8 as part of the Hesperia Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a balanced educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its adolescent student body for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Ranchero Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that encourage social and personal development. The campus is known for promoting a culture of community and inclusivity, utilizing both classroom instruction and campus-wide initiatives to help students navigate the challenges of middle school while encouraging them to take responsibility for their educational journey.

1,140

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranchero Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	834
Black	65
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
834 (73.2%)
White
212 (18.6%)
Black
65 (5.7%)
Two or More
18 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Hesperia Unified
Phone:	(760)948-0175
Website:	http://www.rancheromiddle.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	812
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 7 582

Grade 8 558