Ethel Kucera Middle

2140 West Buena Vista Dr.
Rialto, CA 92377

kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/32

978 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ethel Kucera Middle School is a public middle school located in Rialto, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Rialto Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on academic proficiency, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to ensure that its diverse student body is well-equipped to succeed in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ethel Kucera Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and enrichment programs, which are designed to help students discover their unique talents and build leadership capabilities. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with parents and the local community to create a safe and structured environment that encourages students to achieve their personal and academic potential.

978

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ethel Kucera Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	818
Black	78
Asian	18
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
818 (83.6%)
Black
78 (8.0%)
White
45 (4.6%)
Asian
18 (1.8%)
Two or More
12 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (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:	Rialto Unified
Phone:	(909)574-7044
Website:	http://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/32
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	978
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	635
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 6 342

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 337