CaliforniaSchoolsColton Middle

Colton Middle

PublicRegularGrades 78
Colton, California · Colton Joint Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students870
Student:Teacher22.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
870
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Colton Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Colton, California. The school enrolls 870 students. It is part of the Colton Joint Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictColton Joint Unified
County6071
CityColton
ZIP92324
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060939000947

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment870
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino95.0%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
95.0%
Black
0.4%
Asian
2.5%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)