- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colton, CA
Colton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Colton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060939000947
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colton Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 15
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colton Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Middle ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Colton Middle held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060939000947 · Colton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 22.9:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High (1,794 students)
Colton Middle held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- Colton High
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- This school
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- Joe Baca 705
Joe Baca
705 students
What this shows Colton Middle reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colton Middle compares
Colton 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
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
31.5%
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
$18,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
White 1.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Colton Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Baca | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Colton
1 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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colton Middle
How many students attend Colton Middle?
Colton Middle has 870 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton 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 Colton Middle?
75.2% of students at Colton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Colton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton Middle?
Colton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Colton Middle rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Middle ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Colton, 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 Colton on the city page.
What other schools are in Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Colton Middle, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.