Herbert Slater Middle

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577 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Herbert Slater Middle School, located in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, serves a diverse student population as part of the Santa Rosa City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and personal growth, offering a structured environment that emphasizes preparation for high school success. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school focuses on creating a supportive community where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of learning opportunities that cater to different interests and academic levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Herbert Slater Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture through various extracurricular programs, clubs, and athletic teams. The campus environment is designed to help adolescents navigate their middle school years by promoting social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics. By engaging families and the local Santa Rosa community, the school strives to prepare its students to be responsible, critical thinkers who are well-equipped for the challenges of their future educational and professional endeavors.

577

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbert Slater Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	377
Black	10
Asian	26
Two or More	23
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
377 (65.6%)
White
117 (20.3%)
Asian
26 (4.5%)
Two or More
23 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
16 (2.8%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)

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 Rosa High
Phone:	(707)890-3880
Website:	http://hsms-santarosa-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 7 244

Grade 8 333

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Herbert Slater Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	244
Grade 8	333

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Herbert Slater Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	44.7%
Male	317	54.9%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

Middle School 5th - 8th