- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Almond Tree Middle held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 061089007504 · Delano, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 17.9:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer (1,043 students)
Almond Tree Middle held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Almond Tree Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer
Pioneer
1,043 students
- Nueva Vista La
Nueva Vista Language Academy
684 students
- Cecil Avenue M
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
585 students
- This school
Almond Tree Middle
554 students
- Del Vista Math
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
526 students
- La Vina Middle
La Vina Middle
521 students
What this shows Almond Tree Middle reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Almond Tree Middle compares
Almond Tree Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,264
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Delano Union Elementary reports $21,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~554 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.