- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Azusa, CA
Center Middle
Federal NCES profile for Center Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060360000269
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
263 on latest CCD 060360000269 · Azusa, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 17.5:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 middle schools in Azusa. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Center Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azusa High
Azusa High
1,609 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High
1,326 students
- Valleydale Ele 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- Paramount Elem 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- This school 263
Center Middle
263 students
What this shows Center Middle reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Middle compares
Center Middle vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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
36.9%
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
$20,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Azusa
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Middle
How many students attend Center Middle?
Center Middle has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Azusa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Center Middle?
88.6% of students at Center Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Middle?
Center Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Center Middle rank among middle schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Azusa, 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 Azusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Azusa Unified?
Besides Center Middle, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Valleydale Elementary (526 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.