Itliong-Vera Cruz

31604 Alvarado Blvd.
Union City, CA 94587

www.nhusd.k12.ca.us/ams/index.html

1,097 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School (IVCMS), located in Union City, California, is a public school serving students in the New Haven Unified School District. The school is named in honor of labor organizers Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz, reflecting a commitment to community, advocacy, and social awareness. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth during these formative years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. Beyond academics, Itliong-Vera Cruz offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at creating a well-rounded student experience. By leveraging the resources of the New Haven Unified School District, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to engage with their community and develop the skills necessary to become responsible, informed global citizens.

1,097

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Itliong-Vera Cruz
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	210
Black	37
Asian	683
Two or More	73
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	22

Asian
683 (62.3%)
Hispanic
210 (19.1%)
Two or More
73 (6.7%)
White
67 (6.1%)
Black
37 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
22 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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:	New Haven Unified
Phone:	(510)489-0700
Website:	http://www.nhusd.k12.ca.us/ams/index.html
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,097
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	182

* 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 6 360

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 381