Enrollment
286
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crockett, CA
Carquinez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carquinez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061899002299
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carquinez Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Crockett · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carquinez Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carquinez Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crockett, CA.
School address
District: John Swett Unified · California
NCES ID 061899002299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carquinez Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carquinez Middle
Carquinez Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Crockett, California, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,081 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #719.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
John Swett Unified also operates Rodeo Hills Elementary (534 students) and John Swett High (351 students) alongside Carquinez 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 Carquinez Middle compares
Carquinez 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$17,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Asian 18.9%
African American 14.7%
White 14.0%
Two or More 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Carquinez Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for John Swett Unified, which includes Carquinez Middle.
$17,647
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 34.9%
Federal 10.5%
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 Carquinez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Swett High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carquinez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carquinez Middle
How many students attend Carquinez Middle?
Carquinez Middle has 286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crockett, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carquinez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carquinez Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Carquinez Middle?
68.5% of students at Carquinez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carquinez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carquinez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Crockett, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carquinez Middle?
Carquinez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Carquinez Middle rank among public schools in Crockett?
By Resource Investment Index, Carquinez Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crockett, 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 Crockett on the city page.
Is Carquinez Middle a good school?
Carquinez Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 John Swett Unified?
Besides Carquinez Middle, John Swett Unified also operates Rodeo Hills Elementary (534 students), John Swett High (351 students), and Willow High (26 students). See the John Swett Unified district page for the complete list.
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