Frank M. Wright Middle

885 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251

fwms.imperialusd.org/

1,116 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Frank M. Wright Middle School, located in Imperial, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Imperial Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Frank M. Wright Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes a culture of school pride, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to the Imperial community. Through its commitment to clear communication with families and a focus on student achievement, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success.

1,116

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank M. Wright Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	1,014
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,014 (90.9%)
White
77 (6.9%)
Asian
10 (0.9%)
Two or More
8 (0.7%)
Black
5 (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:	Imperial Unified
Phone:	(760)355-3240
Website:	http://fwms.imperialusd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 6 364

Grade 7 392

Grade 8 359

Grade 9 1