M. H. Stanley Middle

sms.lafsd.org

1,117 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

M. H. Stanley Middle School, located in Lafayette, California, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Lafayette School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. It prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal responsibility, aiming to challenge students while supporting their individual developmental needs during the middle school years.

Beyond academics, Stanley Middle School places significant value on community involvement and student well-being. The school community—comprising dedicated faculty, an active parent-teacher association, and engaged students—works collaboratively to maintain a vibrant campus culture. With a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and elective programs, the school encourages students to explore their personal interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of belonging in a rigorous yet nurturing educational setting.

1,117

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M. H. Stanley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	629
Hispanic	121
Black	2
Asian	149
Two or More	216

White
629 (56.3%)
Two or More
216 (19.3%)
Asian
149 (13.3%)
Hispanic
121 (10.8%)
Black
2 (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:	Lafayette Elementary
Phone:	(925)927-3530
Website:	http://sms.lafsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 363

Grade 7 384

Grade 8 370