Judkins Middle School

Initial Designation: 2026

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School Details

  • Principal: Ian Penton
  • District: Lucia Mar Unified School District
  • County: San Luis Obispo
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support

Description

Judkins Middle School creates a student centered campus where rigor, responsive support, and belonging guide daily work. Serving seventh and eighth graders in a classic junior high model, Judkins uses Advisory for connection, homework help, and reteaching, along with extended block days that allow time for labs, simulations, tournaments, and deeper learning experiences. Students can choose electives such as Spanish, AVID, art, band, drama, Makerspace, and strength training, while an Intervention teacher and strong PLC process help students receive reteaching and reassessment when needed. More than 250 students participate in eight sports, and programs in drama, band, robotics, and Mock Trial give students many ways to shine. The PRIDE expectations emphasize Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy. Judkins Middle School feels focused, caring, and warmly committed to student growth.
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