- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Cucamonga Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cucamonga Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060795000762
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cucamonga Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cucamonga Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cucamonga Middle ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Central Elementary · California
NCES ID 060795000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Cucamonga Middle grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 060795000762 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 20.1:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruth Musser Middle (941 students)
Cucamonga Middle grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cucamonga Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruth Musser Mi
Ruth Musser Middle
941 students
- Coyote Canyon
Coyote Canyon Elementary
817 students
- This school
Cucamonga Middle
662 students
- Dona Merced El
Dona Merced Elementary
547 students
- Valle Vista El
Valle Vista Elementary
471 students
- Bear Gulch Ele
Bear Gulch Elementary
443 students
What this shows Cucamonga Middle reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cucamonga Middle compares
Cucamonga 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 1% | 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
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
20.1:1
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
34.6%
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
$15,077
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
White 14.7%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Cucamonga Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Elementary reports $15,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cucamonga Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Musser Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dona Merced Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Gulch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cucamonga Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Rancho Cucamonga
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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cucamonga Middle
How many students attend Cucamonga Middle?
Cucamonga Middle has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cucamonga Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cucamonga 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 Cucamonga Middle?
54.8% of students at Cucamonga Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cucamonga Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cucamonga Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cucamonga Middle?
Cucamonga Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Cucamonga Middle rank among public schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Cucamonga Middle ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Elementary?
Besides Cucamonga Middle, Central Elementary also operates Ruth Musser Middle (941 students), Coyote Canyon Elementary (817 students), and Dona Merced Elementary (547 students). See the Central Elementary district page for the complete list.