- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orange Cove, CA
Citrus Middle
Federal NCES profile for Citrus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061970002364
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Orange Cove · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Orange Cove, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Citrus Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061970002364 · Orange Cove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 24.1:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Citrus Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Citrus Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- This school 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- General Grant 526
General Grant Middle
526 students
What this shows Citrus Middle reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus Middle compares
Citrus Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Citrus Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Citrus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Grant Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Citrus Middle
How many students attend Citrus Middle?
Citrus Middle has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orange Cove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Middle is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus Middle?
89.7% of students at Citrus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus Middle?
The largest demographic group at Citrus Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Orange Cove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus Middle?
Citrus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Citrus Middle rank among public schools in Orange Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Orange Cove, 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 Orange Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Citrus Middle, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.