- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stockton, CA
Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062223011415
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lodi Unified · California
NCES ID 062223011415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Middle grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 062223011415 · Stockton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 22.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Middle grew from 632 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 734
Christa Mcauliffe Middle
734 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Middle reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Middle compares
Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$16,495
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 734 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Asian 27.4%
African American 15.3%
White 11.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Christa Mcauliffe Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Stockton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morada Middle
Standard public school
685 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sierra Middle
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
Standard public school
573 students 26:1 students per teacher
Delta Sierra Middle
Standard public school
563 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Team Charter Academy
Standard public school
180 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Middle
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle has 734 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stockton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
45.7% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Middle?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Christa Mcauliffe Middle rank among middle schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe Middle, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.