Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

750 North California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303

732 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

David Starr Jordan Middle School—now officially known as **Frank S. Greene Middle School**—is a public middle school located in Palo Alto, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Palo Alto Unified School District, the school is situated in a high-achieving academic environment known for its rigorous curriculum, emphasis on STEM education, and a strong commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus serves a diverse student population, offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, performing arts, and various student-led clubs designed to promote personal growth and social-emotional learning.

In 2018, the school underwent a significant transformation when it was renamed from David Starr Jordan Middle School to Frank S. Greene Middle School. This change was initiated by the Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education to move away from the association with David Starr Jordan, a former Stanford University president whose historical legacy includes advocacy for eugenics. Today, the school functions as a modern educational institution focused on preparing students for high school success through innovative teaching practices, technology integration, and a focus on preparing students to be globally conscious citizens.

732

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	171
Black	11
Asian	240
Two or More	87
Pacific Islander	16

Asian
240 (32.8%)
White
207 (28.3%)
Hispanic
171 (23.4%)
Two or More
87 (11.9%)
Pacific Islander
16 (2.2%)
Black
11 (1.5%)

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:	Palo Alto Unified
Phone:	(408)494-8120
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 222

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 249