Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

658 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School (JM) is a highly regarded public middle school serving grades 6–8 in the town of Moraga, California. As part of the Moraga School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. The campus serves as the primary bridge between the local elementary schools and Campolindo High School, fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities.

Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Joaquin Moraga offers a diverse array of programs designed to engage students during their formative middle school years. This includes an active arts and music program, competitive athletic teams, and various student-led clubs that encourage social and emotional growth. Situated in a suburban setting, the school benefits from high levels of parental involvement and community support, which contribute to its reputation for maintaining a high-quality, safe, and challenging learning environment for all students.

658

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	74
Black	10
Asian	136
Two or More	137
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
297 (45.2%)
Two or More
137 (20.9%)
Asian
136 (20.7%)
Hispanic
74 (11.3%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Moraga Elementary
Phone:	(925)376-7206
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 211

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 228