New Vista Middle

www.newvistamiddle.org/

835 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

New Vista Middle School, located in Lancaster, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Lancaster School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for them to succeed in high school and beyond, often emphasizing a mix of core academic standards and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, New Vista Middle School actively encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school places a strong emphasis on building a positive campus culture, promoting character development, and maintaining clear communication with families to ensure a collaborative educational experience. By focusing on both academic excellence and student well-being, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future leadership and civic responsibility.

835

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Vista Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	450
Black	312
Asian	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
450 (53.9%)
Black
312 (37.4%)
White
38 (4.6%)
Two or More
20 (2.4%)
Asian
8 (1.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
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:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)726-4271
Website:	http://www.newvistamiddle.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	680
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 6 233

Grade 7 297

Grade 8 305

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Vista Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	233
Grade 7	297
Grade 8	305

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Vista Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	375	44.9%
Male	460	55.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th