CaliforniaSchoolsJack G. Desmond Middle

Jack G. Desmond Middle

PublicRegularGrades 78
Madera, California · Madera Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students838
Student:Teacher18.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
838
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Jack G. Desmond Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Madera, California. The school enrolls 838 students. It is part of the Madera Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

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

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictMadera Unified
County6039
CityMadera
ZIP93638
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062334010953

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment838

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

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 %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)