Cedar Middle

www.cedarmiddle.org

1,061 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Cedar Middle School, located at 13565 Cedar St. in Hesperia, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hesperia Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects alongside opportunities for social and emotional development.

As a staple of the Hesperia community, Cedar Middle School focuses on creating a supportive campus culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The staff works to provide a well-rounded experience, often integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, or elective programs to ensure students remain motivated and connected to their peers. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on fostering a safe, inclusive learning space, Cedar Middle School strives to guide its diverse student body toward academic success and responsible citizenship.

1,061

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	787
Black	76
Asian	15
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
787 (74.2%)
White
159 (15.0%)
Black
76 (7.2%)
Two or More
18 (1.7%)
Asian
15 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)

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)244-6093
Website:	http://www.cedarmiddle.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 7 495

Grade 8 566