- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anaheim, CA
Dale Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Dale Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060263000173
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dale Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dale Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dale Junior High ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Dale Junior High grew from 983 students in 2022-23 to 1,034 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 060263000173 · Anaheim, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 19.6:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Dale Junior High grew from 983 students in 2022-23 to 1,034 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dale Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school 1,002
Dale Junior High
1,002 students
What this shows Dale Junior High reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dale Junior High compares
Dale Junior High 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
Asian 14.6%
White 6.6%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Dale Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dale Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dale Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Anaheim
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Junior High
Standard public school
1,159 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
El Rancho Charter
Standard public school
1,144 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High
Standard public school
1,137 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Ball Junior High
Standard public school
737 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brookhurst Junior High
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Orangeview Junior High
Standard public school
612 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,002 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dale Junior High
How many students attend Dale Junior High?
Dale Junior High has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 1,034 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dale Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dale Junior High is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Dale Junior High?
83.3% of students at Dale Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dale Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Dale Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dale Junior High?
Dale Junior High 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 Dale Junior High rank among middle schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Dale Junior High ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides Dale Junior High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.