- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dos Palos, CA
Bryant Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060003301255
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dos Palos · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dos Palos, CA.
School address
District: Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060003301255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Bryant Middle shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060003301255 · Dos Palos, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 20.3:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Dos Palos High (639 students)
Bryant Middle shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bryant Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dos Palos High
Dos Palos High
639 students
- Dos Palos Elem
Dos Palos Elementary
579 students
- This school
Bryant Middle
487 students
- Bernhard Marks
Bernhard Marks Elementary
478 students
- Westside High 71
Westside High
71 students
What this shows Bryant Middle reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryant Middle compares
Bryant 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$18,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 11.5%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Bryant Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified reports $18,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bryant Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dos Palos Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernhard Marks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryant Middle
How many students attend Bryant Middle?
Bryant Middle has 487 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dos Palos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Bryant Middle?
77.0% of students at Bryant Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Dos Palos, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Middle?
Bryant Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Bryant Middle rank among public schools in Dos Palos?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dos Palos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified?
Besides Bryant Middle, Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified also operates Dos Palos High (639 students), Dos Palos Elementary (579 students), and Bernhard Marks Elementary (478 students). See the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified district page for the complete list.