Enrollment
1,074
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · American Canyon, CA
American Canyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for American Canyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062664007575
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Canyon Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in American Canyon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
American Canyon Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Canyon Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in American Canyon, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664007575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Canyon Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Canyon Middle
American Canyon Middle is a large middle school in American Canyon, California, enrolling 1,074 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,074 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 710 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #343.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Napa High (1,642 students) alongside American Canyon 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 American Canyon Middle compares
American Canyon 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 44.9%
Asian 27.7%
Two or More 10.2%
White 9.4%
African American 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, American Canyon Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes American Canyon Middle.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 American Canyon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Canyon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,074 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about American Canyon Middle
How many students attend American Canyon Middle?
American Canyon Middle has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a middle school in American Canyon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at American Canyon Middle is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Canyon Middle?
42.6% of students at American Canyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Canyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at American Canyon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in American Canyon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Canyon Middle?
American Canyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 American Canyon Middle rank among public schools in American Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, American Canyon Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in American Canyon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in American Canyon on the city page.
Is American Canyon Middle a good school?
American Canyon Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Napa Valley Unified?
Besides American Canyon Middle, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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