Enrollment
263
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Middle
Center Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Azusa, California, enrolling 263 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.6% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 660 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Azusa's middle schools, it stands alongside Slauson Intermediate (372 students): Center Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 19.6:1).
Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students) and Gladstone High (1,326 students) alongside Center 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 Center Middle compares
Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,472
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Azusa Unified, which includes Center Middle.
$17,472
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Center Middle a good school?
Center Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 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.
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