Woodlake Valley Middle

www.wvmsbengals.org/en-us

483 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Woodlake Valley Middle School (WVMS) is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 in the city of Woodlake, California. Located as part of the Woodlake Unified School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares early adolescents for the academic rigors of high school. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing extracurricular opportunities designed to promote student engagement, social development, and personal growth within the local community.

The school functions as a central educational hub in the Woodlake Valley, prioritizing a collaborative culture between staff, students, and families. Through its digital presence, the school keeps its community informed on academic calendars, district policies, and athletic or club activities. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student well-being, Woodlake Valley Middle School strives to provide a foundation of success for its diverse student body as they transition through their formative middle school years.

483

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodlake Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	447
Black	1
Asian	4
American Indian	3

Hispanic
447 (92.5%)
White
28 (5.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Woodlake Unified
Phone:	(559)564-8061
Website:	http://www.wvmsbengals.org/en-us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 141

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 178