Established in 1980 and named after a former superintendent of Long Beach, William Logan Stephens Jr. High School, also known as Stephens Middle or SMS, is a public school in the Long Beach Unified School District.
Located at 1830 W. Columbia Street, the school enrolls approximately 700 students and serves grades six through eight. SMS offers a variety of exploratory electives in addition to core academics. Project Lead the Way immerses students in hands-on computer science and engineering projects using animation, coding and design software to expose them to a range of potential career applications.
The school also features a Gifted and Talented Education Program, also known as GATE/EXCEL where eligible students are challenged academically at an accelerated pace. In the program, students examine details, ethics and trends to become creative problem-solvers and take on leadership roles at SMS.
Home of the Junior Jackrabbits, student-athletes can participate in football, volleyball, basketball and soccer; and a variety of extracurricular activities including robotics, student council and the FOR club, which encourages students to be agents of change and build powerful communities through kindness, dignity and respect.
Additional student electives include art, music, and an introduction to computers for sixth graders.
Stephens Middle School
Public Middle School
|
Grade 6-8
1830 W Columbia St,
Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Salvador Madrigal
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
16%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.9%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
736:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
66.4%
Filipino
11.1%
Black
11.1%
Pacific Islander
3.5%
Asian
3.3%
Two or more races
3%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/22/2015
My overall experience was amazing Poly is more than just a school we are a family. Our staff as well as teachers are always willing and there when we need them no matter the day. We pick each other up instead of watching one other walk with there head down. My favorite experience was at freshman orientation when we had a link crew filled with upper classmen who made us feel at home , they had on these bright green shirts that way we made sure we knew who to go to when we needed to express ourselves or even to burn off some of that nervous energy, and I have the honor of being one of those helpful and needy upper classmen this year and can"t wait to help the new comers
GreatSchools Reviews
6/30/2024
Sadly, little has changed. My experience involved multiple incidents of the following behavior while I attended.Female teacher driving three girls somewhere after school. They see me and stop asking if I want a ride. The girls tell me how hot I am and how I should totally get in the car with them an...
6/20/2015
if you go to this school you will see that many student treat the staff like they're very good friends , with respect,and compassion. the students in this school are very talented, at lunch there was always a circle where people dance and many play instruments. The teachers give the right amount of...
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
John Reionn Webber
John Reionn Webber
Vista Verde Services Inc
(323) 417-2784
19 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$520,000 Price
-
Westley Williams
Westley Williams
Responds QuicklyHarcourts Prime Properties
(949) 541-2816
188 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$520,000 Price
-
Teodora Panayotova
Teodora Panayotova
Compass
(760) 537-4470
41 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$257,500 Price Range
-
Jacqueline Moore
Jacqueline Moore
Open Door Brokerage, LLC
(623) 432-5338
6,780 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$350K - $658K Price Range
-
Lenny LaRocca
Lenny LaRocca
Compass
(747) 279-3629
56 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$257,500 Price Range
-
Brett Lyon
Brett Lyon
Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc.
(424) 219-7118
137 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$1,000,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Stephens Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Long Beach, CA and is served by the Long Beach Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 802 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Stephens Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Educational Partnership High School, Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School, and more. Learn more about what Long Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stephens Middle School.