- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ontario, CA
De Anza Middle
Federal NCES profile for De Anza Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062847004393
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Anza Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
De Anza Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
De Anza Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 062847004393 · Ontario, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.5:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
De Anza Middle held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
De Anza Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- This school
De Anza Middle
510 students
What this shows De Anza Middle reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Anza Middle compares
De Anza 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$21,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.5%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, De Anza Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Anza Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Anza Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Ontario
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ray Wiltsey Middle
Standard public school
727 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Oaks Middle
Standard public school
668 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Grace Yokley Junior High
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Vina Danks Middle
Standard public school
544 students 16:1 students per teacher
Woodcrest Junior High
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Anza Middle
How many students attend De Anza Middle?
De Anza Middle has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ontario, CA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Anza Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De Anza Middle is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower 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 De Anza Middle?
71.3% of students at De Anza Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Anza Middle?
The largest demographic group at De Anza Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Anza Middle?
De Anza Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 De Anza Middle rank among middle schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides De Anza Middle, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.