Stephens Middle

1830 West Columbia St.
Long Beach, CA 90810

658 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stephens Middle School, located in the West Long Beach neighborhood, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of its students, alongside various extracurricular programs and sports that encourage students to explore their interests and build a sense of community outside of the traditional classroom setting.

As a member of the Long Beach Unified School District, Stephens Middle School benefits from the district's focus on innovative instruction and inclusive educational practices. The campus works closely with families and the local community to promote student achievement, emphasizing social-emotional learning and academic excellence. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging, and well-rounded educational experience for all its pupils.

658

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephens Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	437
Black	73
Asian	95
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	23

Hispanic
437 (66.4%)
Asian
95 (14.4%)
Black
73 (11.1%)
Pacific Islander
23 (3.5%)
Two or More
20 (3.0%)
White
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)595-0841
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 6 224

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 211