Divisadero Middle

www.vusd.org

769 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Divisadero Middle School is a public school located in Visalia, California, serving students in grades 7–8 as part of the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing rigorous instruction alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Divisadero Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore their personal interests. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the broader Visalia Unified School District, which prioritizes technological integration and college and career readiness. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement, maintaining ongoing communication regarding district initiatives and campus-specific events through its website.

769

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Divisadero Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	590
Black	17
Asian	42
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
590 (76.7%)
White
75 (9.8%)
Asian
42 (5.5%)
Two or More
41 (5.3%)
Black
17 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7661
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	577
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 7 382

Grade 8 387

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Divisadero Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	382
Grade 8	387

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Divisadero Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	374	48.6%
Male	395	51.4%

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