Enrollment
554
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delano, CA
Almond Tree Middle
Federal NCES profile for Almond Tree Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061089007504
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almond Tree Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Almond Tree Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Almond Tree Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061089007504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Almond Tree Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Almond Tree Middle
Almond Tree Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Delano, California, enrolling 554 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 554 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #536.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delano's middle schools, it stands alongside Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (585 students): Almond Tree Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 21.7:1).
Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students) and Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students) alongside Almond Tree Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Almond Tree Middle compares
Almond Tree Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
Asian 10.5%
White 0.7%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Almond Tree Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Union Elementary, which includes Almond Tree Middle.
$19,208
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.0%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Almond Tree Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nueva Vista Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Vista Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vina Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Almond Tree Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Delano
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~554 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Almond Tree Middle
How many students attend Almond Tree Middle?
Almond Tree Middle has 554 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delano, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almond Tree Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Almond Tree Middle is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Almond Tree Middle?
78.9% of students at Almond Tree Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Almond Tree Middle?
The largest demographic group at Almond Tree Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almond Tree Middle?
Almond Tree Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Almond Tree Middle rank among middle schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Almond Tree Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Delano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Delano on the city page.
Is Almond Tree Middle a good school?
Almond Tree Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Delano Union Elementary?
Besides Almond Tree Middle, Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students), Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students), and Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (585 students). See the Delano Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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