- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coalinga, CA
Coalinga Middle
Federal NCES profile for Coalinga Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060912007686
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coalinga Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Coalinga · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Coalinga Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coalinga Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Coalinga, CA.
School address
District: Coalinga-Huron Unified · California
NCES ID 060912007686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Coalinga Middle held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 060912007686 · Coalinga, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 20.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Coalinga High (1,256 students)
Coalinga Middle held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Coalinga Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coalinga High
Coalinga High
1,256 students
- Huron Elementa
Huron Elementary
723 students
- This school
Coalinga Middle
662 students
- Sunset Element 442
Sunset Elementary
442 students
- Henry F. Bisho 412
Henry F. Bishop Elementary
412 students
- Nell Dawson El 405
Nell Dawson Elementary
405 students
What this shows Coalinga Middle reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coalinga Middle compares
Coalinga 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$18,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
White 10.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Coalinga Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coalinga-Huron Unified reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coalinga Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalinga High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huron Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Bishop Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nell Dawson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coalinga Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Coalinga Middle
How many students attend Coalinga Middle?
Coalinga Middle has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coalinga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coalinga Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Coalinga Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Coalinga Middle?
74.3% of students at Coalinga Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coalinga Middle?
The largest demographic group at Coalinga Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Coalinga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coalinga Middle?
Coalinga Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Coalinga Middle rank among public schools in Coalinga?
By Resource Investment Index, Coalinga Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Coalinga, 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 Coalinga on the city page.
What other schools are in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
Besides Coalinga Middle, Coalinga-Huron Unified also operates Coalinga High (1,256 students), Huron Elementary (723 students), and Sunset Elementary (442 students). See the Coalinga-Huron Unified district page for the complete list.