Arellanes Junior High

1890 Sandalwood Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455

www.smbsd.org

668 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Arellanes Junior High School is a public middle school located in Santa Maria, California, and is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school serves students in grades 7 through 8, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that prepares them for the transition to high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs that cater to diverse student interests. As a community-oriented institution, Arellanes Junior High works closely with parents and local stakeholders to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging campus culture. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.smbsd.org](http://www.smbsd.org).

668

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arellanes Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	631
Black	4
Asian	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
631 (94.5%)
White
17 (2.5%)
Asian
14 (2.1%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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 Maria-Bonita
Phone:	(805)361-6820
Website:	http://www.smbsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	571
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 7 344

Grade 8 324