Enrollment
229
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Red Bluff, CA
Berrendos Middle
Federal NCES profile for Berrendos Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060276000202
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrendos Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berrendos Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berrendos Middle ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Antelope Elementary · California
NCES ID 060276000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berrendos Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berrendos Middle
Berrendos Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Red Bluff, California, enrolling 229 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 555 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #369.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Antelope Elementary spends $12,529 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 229 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Red Bluff's middle schools, it stands alongside Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students): Berrendos Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 21.6:1).
Antelope Elementary also operates Antelope Elementary (442 students) and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) (97 students) alongside Berrendos 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 Berrendos Middle compares
Berrendos 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$12,529
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 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
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Berrendos Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antelope Elementary, which includes Berrendos Middle.
$12,529
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Berrendos Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plum Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrendos Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Red Bluff
1 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 (~229 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Berrendos Middle
How many students attend Berrendos Middle?
Berrendos Middle has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Red Bluff, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrendos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrendos Middle is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Berrendos Middle?
49.8% of students at Berrendos Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrendos Middle?
The largest demographic group at Berrendos Middle is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrendos Middle?
Berrendos Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berrendos Middle rank among public schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Berrendos Middle ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Red Bluff, 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 Red Bluff on the city page.
Is Berrendos Middle a good school?
Berrendos Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Antelope Elementary?
Besides Berrendos Middle, Antelope Elementary also operates Antelope Elementary (442 students), Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) (97 students), and Plum Valley Elementary (20 students). See the Antelope Elementary district page for the complete list.
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