- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Dartmouth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dartmouth Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064032006671
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dartmouth Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #28 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dartmouth Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth Middle ranks #28 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064032006671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Dartmouth Middle held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 064032006671 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 25.1:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Middle (1,068 students)
Dartmouth Middle held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dartmouth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Middle
Union Middle
1,068 students
- This school
Dartmouth Middle
903 students
- Carlton Elemen
Carlton Elementary
656 students
- Oster Elementa
Oster Elementary
627 students
- Alta Vista Ele
Alta Vista Elementary
584 students
- Guadalupe Elem
Guadalupe Elementary
537 students
What this shows Dartmouth Middle reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dartmouth Middle compares
Dartmouth 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,075
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 903 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 36.0%
White 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Dartmouth Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dartmouth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oster Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guadalupe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dartmouth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Castillero Middle
Standard public school
865 students 23.4:1 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 (~903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dartmouth Middle
How many students attend Dartmouth Middle?
Dartmouth Middle has 903 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth Middle is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dartmouth Middle?
14.4% of students at Dartmouth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dartmouth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dartmouth Middle is Asian at 36.0% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dartmouth Middle?
Dartmouth Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Dartmouth Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Dartmouth Middle ranks #28 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, 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 San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Elementary?
Besides Dartmouth Middle, Union Elementary also operates Union Middle (1,068 students), Carlton Elementary (656 students), and Oster Elementary (627 students). See the Union Elementary district page for the complete list.