- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tulare, CA
Cherry Avenue Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Avenue Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063987006611
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Avenue Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Avenue Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Avenue Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987006611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Cherry Avenue Middle grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 063987006611 · Tulare, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 21:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Cherry Avenue Middle grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cherry Avenue Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulcahy Middle
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- This school
Cherry Avenue Middle
483 students
What this shows Cherry Avenue Middle reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Avenue Middle compares
Cherry Avenue Middle is a growing 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.8%
White 10.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Cherry Avenue Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Avenue Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Avenue Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Tulare
3 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Avenue Middle
How many students attend Cherry Avenue Middle?
Cherry Avenue Middle has 483 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Avenue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Avenue Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Cherry Avenue Middle?
87.1% of students at Cherry Avenue Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Avenue Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Avenue Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Avenue Middle?
Cherry Avenue Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Cherry Avenue Middle rank among middle schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Avenue Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Tulare, 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 Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Cherry Avenue Middle, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Mission Valley Elementary (671 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.