Farb Middle

www.farb.sandiegounified.org/

443 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Farb Middle School, located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego, is part of the San Diego Unified School District. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and active participation in extracurricular activities.

Academically, Farb Middle offers a broad curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and history, supplemented by various elective courses that allow students to explore interests like technology, the arts, and physical education. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and safety, often utilizing collaborative programs to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence. By prioritizing teacher-student engagement and parental involvement, Farb Middle strives to create a well-rounded educational foundation for all its learners within the diverse San Diego community.

443

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farb Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	165
Black	52
Asian	27
Two or More	56
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
165 (37.2%)
White
134 (30.2%)
Two or More
56 (12.6%)
Black
52 (11.7%)
Asian
27 (6.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)397-6750
Website:	http://www.farb.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* 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 6 166

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farb Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	166
Grade 7	132
Grade 8	145

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farb Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	49.4%
Male	224	50.6%

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