Abbott Middle

abbott.smfcsd.net

721 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Abbott Middle School, located in San Mateo, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience, offering a rigorous core curriculum supplemented by various elective courses, technology integration, and extracurricular activities designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school community places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, often encouraging active parental involvement and community engagement. With its focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, Abbott Middle School strives to cultivate both critical thinking skills and personal character, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for future success in an increasingly interconnected world.

721

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abbott Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	448
Black	6
Asian	76
Two or More	71
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
448 (62.1%)
White
106 (14.7%)
Asian
76 (10.5%)
Two or More
71 (9.8%)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.8%)
Black
6 (0.8%)
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:	San Mateo-Foster City
Phone:	(650)312-7600
Website:	http://abbott.smfcsd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 222

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 255