- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redlands, CA
Cope Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cope Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063207004932
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cope Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Redlands · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cope Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cope Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Redlands, CA.
School address
District: Redlands Unified · California
NCES ID 063207004932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Cope Middle held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 063207004932 · Redlands, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,191 enr · 20.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Redlands Senior High (2,189 students)
Cope Middle held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cope Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redlands Senio
Redlands Senior High
2,189 students
- Citrus Valley
Citrus Valley High
2,110 students
- Redlands East
Redlands East Valley High
1,845 students
- This school
Cope Middle
1,191 students
- Beattie Middle
Beattie Middle
1,072 students
- Clement Middle
Clement Middle
1,023 students
What this shows Cope Middle reports 1,191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cope Middle compares
Cope 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,191 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,191
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$17,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 19.5%
Asian 12.6%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Cope Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redlands Unified reports $17,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cope Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redlands East Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beattie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clement Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cope Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,845
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Redlands
2 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 (~1,191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cope Middle
How many students attend Cope Middle?
Cope Middle has 1,191 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,275 (2022-23) → 1,218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cope Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cope Middle is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Cope Middle?
52.7% of students at Cope Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cope Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cope Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Redlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cope Middle?
Cope Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cope Middle rank among middle schools in Redlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Cope Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Redlands, 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 Redlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Redlands Unified?
Besides Cope Middle, Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students), Citrus Valley High (2,110 students), and Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students). See the Redlands Unified district page for the complete list.