Sinaloa Middle

2045 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947

www.nusd.org

693 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sinaloa Middle School is a public middle school located in Novato, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Novato Unified School District (NUSD). Situated on Vineyard Road, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. It focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English, mathematics, science, and history, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to help students transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sinaloa Middle School places a significant emphasis on student development and community engagement. The school utilizes the resources of the broader NUSD framework to provide specialized programs, technology integration, and student support services. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and students, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal growth, preparing its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

693

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sinaloa Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	239
Black	13
Asian	40
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
343 (49.6%)
Hispanic
239 (34.5%)
Two or More
56 (8.1%)
Asian
40 (5.8%)
Black
13 (1.9%)
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:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)897-2111
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 204

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 244