- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
American Canyon Middle held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062664007575 · American Canyon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 26.9:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: American Canyon High (1,720 students)
American Canyon Middle held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
American Canyon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Canyo
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- This school
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- Canyon Oaks El
Canyon Oaks Elementary
696 students
What this shows American Canyon Middle reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Canyon Middle compares
American Canyon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,642
- 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
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 (~1,074 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.