Helms Middle

558 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Helms Middle School, located in San Pablo, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 through 8 within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school’s curriculum is structured to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active, engaged participants in their education.

In addition to its core academic programs, Helms Middle School is known for its commitment to equity and student advocacy. The campus offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing inclusive learning and community partnerships, Helms strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, fostering a culture of resilience and academic achievement within the San Pablo area.

558

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helms Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	485
Black	28
Asian	28
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
485 (86.9%)
Black
28 (5.0%)
Asian
28 (5.0%)
White
9 (1.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)233-3988
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 7 257

Grade 8 301