- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orosi, CA
El Monte Middle
Federal NCES profile for El Monte Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061035008661
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Monte Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Orosi · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
El Monte Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Monte Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Orosi, CA.
School address
District: Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061035008661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
El Monte Middle held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 061035008661 · Orosi, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 20.1:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Orosi High (1,108 students)
El Monte Middle held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Monte Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orosi High
Orosi High
1,108 students
- This school
El Monte Middle
844 students
- Cutler Element
Cutler Elementary
607 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley Elementary
603 students
- Palm Elementar
Palm Elementary
573 students
- Lovell High 54
Lovell High
54 students
What this shows El Monte Middle reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Monte Middle compares
El Monte 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
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
33.9%
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
$19,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
Asian 2.5%
White 0.5%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, El Monte Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified reports $19,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Monte Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orosi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cutler Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lovell High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Monte Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about El Monte Middle
How many students attend El Monte Middle?
El Monte Middle has 844 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orosi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Monte Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at El Monte 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 El Monte Middle?
88.6% of students at El Monte Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Monte Middle?
The largest demographic group at El Monte Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in Orosi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Monte Middle?
El Monte Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 El Monte Middle rank among public schools in Orosi?
By Resource Investment Index, El Monte Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Orosi, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified?
Besides El Monte Middle, Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified also operates Orosi High (1,108 students), Cutler Elementary (607 students), and Golden Valley Elementary (603 students). See the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified district page for the complete list.