Fern Bacon Middle

679 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fern Bacon Middle School, located in the South Sacramento area, serves a diverse student population as part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. By providing a wide array of support services and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to meet the unique needs of its middle school-aged students while preparing them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes community engagement and encourages strong partnerships between students, families, and staff. Through its curriculum and campus culture, Fern Bacon strives to create a safe, supportive space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their local community. Whether through its academic programs or various school-wide initiatives, the faculty is dedicated to cultivating a sense of belonging and academic excellence for every student who walks through its doors.

679

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Bacon Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	350
Black	99
Asian	147
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
350 (51.5%)
Asian
147 (21.6%)
Black
99 (14.6%)
White
47 (6.9%)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.8%)
Two or More
17 (2.5%)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5340
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 7 360

Grade 8 319