- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cerritos, CA
Carmenita Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carmenita Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060162000007
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmenita Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cerritos · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmenita Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmenita Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cerritos, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Carmenita Middle held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 060162000007 · Cerritos, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 27.8:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Carmenita Middle held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmenita Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 639
Carmenita Middle
639 students
What this shows Carmenita Middle reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmenita Middle compares
Carmenita 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
White 5.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Carmenita Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmenita Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmenita Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Cerritos
2 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmenita Middle
How many students attend Carmenita Middle?
Carmenita Middle has 639 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cerritos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmenita Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmenita Middle is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmenita Middle?
27.3% of students at Carmenita Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmenita Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carmenita Middle is Asian at 56.2% of enrollment, in Cerritos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmenita Middle?
Carmenita Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Carmenita Middle rank among middle schools in Cerritos?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmenita Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cerritos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cerritos on the city page.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Carmenita Middle, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.