Maze Middle

www.hesd.org

580 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Maze Middle School, located at 900 Meridian St. in Hollister, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Hollister School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility for its diverse student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Maze Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both intellectual achievement and the development of essential life skills.

As part of the Hollister School District, the school utilizes district-wide resources and educational standards to ensure that students receive a consistent and high-quality learning experience. The campus serves as a community hub that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a supportive culture. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies can visit their official website at [http://www.hesd.org](http://www.hesd.org).

580

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maze Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	487
Black	5
Asian	11
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
487 (84.0%)
White
57 (9.8%)
Two or More
19 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hollister
Phone:	(831)636-4480
Website:	http://www.hesd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 7 171

Grade 8 221