- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willits, CA
Baechtel Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Baechtel Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064256006966
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baechtel Grove Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Willits · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Baechtel Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baechtel Grove Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Willits, CA.
School address
District: Willits Unified · California
NCES ID 064256006966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Baechtel Grove Middle grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+25.2%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 064256006966 · Willits, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 27.6:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Willits High (397 students)
Baechtel Grove Middle grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+25.2%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Baechtel Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willits High
Willits High
397 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
350 students
- Blosser Lane E
Blosser Lane Elementary
335 students
- This school
Baechtel Grove Middle
331 students
- Sherwood 59
Sherwood
59 students
- Sanhedrin Alte 57
Sanhedrin Alternative
57 students
What this shows Baechtel Grove Middle reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baechtel Grove Middle compares
Baechtel Grove Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$17,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Baechtel Grove Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willits Unified reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baechtel Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willits High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blosser Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanhedrin Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baechtel Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baechtel Grove Middle
How many students attend Baechtel Grove Middle?
Baechtel Grove Middle has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willits, CA. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baechtel Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Baechtel Grove Middle is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baechtel Grove Middle?
58.9% of students at Baechtel Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baechtel Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Baechtel Grove Middle is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Willits, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baechtel Grove Middle?
Baechtel Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Baechtel Grove Middle rank among public schools in Willits?
By Resource Investment Index, Baechtel Grove Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Willits, 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 Willits on the city page.
What other schools are in Willits Unified?
Besides Baechtel Grove Middle, Willits Unified also operates Willits High (397 students), Brookside Elementary (350 students), and Blosser Lane Elementary (335 students). See the Willits Unified district page for the complete list.