John Gutierrez Middle

www.santaritaschools.org

568 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bolsa Knolls Middle School is a public school located in Salinas, California, serving students within the Santa Rita Union School District. Positioned within a suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for middle school-aged children as they transition from elementary education toward high school readiness. As part of a smaller district, the school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, aiming to foster student growth through a blend of core academic instruction and social development.

The school’s mission is supported by the broader goals of the Santa Rita Union School District, which prioritizes inclusive learning, student achievement, and preparing pupils to become productive members of the community. In addition to its standard curriculum, Bolsa Knolls works to integrate technology and collaborative learning practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in specific programs, extracurricular activities, or current campus initiatives can find further details through the official district website at [santaritaschools.org](http://www.santaritaschools.org).

568

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Gutierrez Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	513
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
513 (90.3%)
White
32 (5.6%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.2%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Santa Rita Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)443-3300
Website:	http://www.santaritaschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 6 155

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 202