Rancho Medanos Junior High

www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us

812 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rancho Medanos Junior High is a public middle school located in Pittsburg, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Pittsburg Unified School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social demands of high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects like English, mathematics, science, and history with various extracurricular opportunities intended to support student engagement and personal growth.

The school places a strong focus on student achievement and community connection, utilizing the district’s resources to provide academic intervention and enrichment programs. By emphasizing core values such as responsibility, respect, and readiness, Rancho Medanos aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel supported in their development. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district policies, on the official Pittsburg Unified School District website.

812

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Medanos Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	591
Black	88
Asian	58
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
591 (72.8%)
Black
88 (10.8%)
Asian
58 (7.1%)
Two or More
40 (4.9%)
White
29 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	Pittsburg Unified
Phone:	(925)473-2480
Website:	http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	597
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 278

Grade 7 264

Grade 8 270

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rancho Medanos Junior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	278
Grade 7	264
Grade 8	270

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rancho Medanos Junior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	391	48.2%
Male	421	51.8%

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