Granada Middle

www.ewcsd.org

989 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Granada Middle School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving students within the East Whittier City School District. Situated on Lemon Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills. By maintaining a focus on rigorous instruction and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges and expectations of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Granada Middle School places a significant emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture and community involvement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and foster social connections. As part of the East Whittier City School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at integrating technology into the classroom and ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary for their personal and educational growth.

989

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granada Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	790
Black	12
Asian	36
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

Hispanic
790 (79.9%)
White
118 (11.9%)
Asian
36 (3.6%)
Two or More
30 (3.0%)
Black
12 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (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:	East Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)464-2330
Website:	http://www.ewcsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	150

* 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 6 308

Grade 7 335

Grade 8 346