Parras (Nick G.) Middle

parras.middle.org

1,031 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nick G. Parras Middle School, located in Redondo Beach, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, balancing demanding core curricula—such as English, mathematics, science, and history—with a wide range of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond academics, Parras Middle School is recognized for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution places a high value on character development, technology integration, and student engagement, often utilizing its coastal location to provide unique learning opportunities. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school consistently maintains high performance standards, making it a focal point for families living within the Redondo Beach community who seek a well-rounded and challenging middle school experience.

1,031

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	489
Hispanic	212
Black	31
Asian	146
Two or More	149
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
489 (47.5%)
Hispanic
212 (20.6%)
Two or More
149 (14.5%)
Asian
146 (14.2%)
Black
31 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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:	Redondo Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)798-8616
Website:	http://parras.middle.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,031
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 344

Grade 7 351

Grade 8 336