Los Osos Middle

494 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Located in the coastal community of Los Osos, California, Los Osos Middle School serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. The school is situated near the scenic Morro Bay estuary, providing a unique environmental backdrop that often influences its academic focus on science, sustainability, and local ecology. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that helps students navigate the transitional middle school years by emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Los Osos Middle School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student leadership opportunities. The school maintains a strong commitment to community involvement, often encouraging students to engage in local service projects. With a focus on preparing students for the academic demands of high school, the staff prioritizes a collaborative culture that aims to develop well-rounded, inquisitive, and responsible young citizens.

494

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Osos Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	116
Black	2
Asian	30
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
304 (61.7%)
Hispanic
116 (23.5%)
Two or More
39 (7.9%)
Asian
30 (6.1%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	San Luis Coastal Unified
Phone:	(805)534-2835
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 6 136

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 188