- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Berrendos Middle shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 060276000202 · Red Bluff, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 17.6:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Antelope Elementary (442 students)
Berrendos Middle shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Berrendos Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antelope Eleme
Antelope Elementary
442 students
- This school
Berrendos Middle
229 students
- Lassen-Antelop 97
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
97 students
- Plum Valley El 20
Plum Valley Elementary
20 students
What this shows Berrendos Middle reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrendos Middle compares
Berrendos Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,649
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
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.
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
District finance for Antelope Elementary reports $14,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~229 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.