- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Firebaugh, CA
Firebaugh Middle
Federal NCES profile for Firebaugh Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061384001562
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firebaugh Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Firebaugh · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Firebaugh Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firebaugh Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Firebaugh, CA.
School address
District: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified · California
NCES ID 061384001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Firebaugh Middle held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061384001562 · Firebaugh, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 19.3:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Firebaugh High (673 students)
Firebaugh Middle held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Firebaugh Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firebaugh High
Firebaugh High
673 students
- Hazel M. Baile
Hazel M. Bailey Primary
519 students
- Arthur E. Mill
Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
511 students
- This school
Firebaugh Middle
503 students
- El Puente High 18
El Puente High
18 students
- Firebaugh Comm 8
Firebaugh Community Day
8 students
What this shows Firebaugh Middle reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firebaugh Middle compares
Firebaugh 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$18,902
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Firebaugh Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified reports $18,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Firebaugh Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebaugh High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel M. Bailey Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Mills Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Puente High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Firebaugh Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firebaugh Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Firebaugh Middle
How many students attend Firebaugh Middle?
Firebaugh Middle has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Firebaugh, CA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firebaugh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Firebaugh Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Firebaugh Middle?
90.9% of students at Firebaugh Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firebaugh Middle?
The largest demographic group at Firebaugh Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Firebaugh, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firebaugh Middle?
Firebaugh Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Firebaugh Middle rank among public schools in Firebaugh?
By Resource Investment Index, Firebaugh Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Firebaugh, 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 Firebaugh on the city page.
What other schools are in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified?
Besides Firebaugh Middle, Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified also operates Firebaugh High (673 students), Hazel M. Bailey Primary (519 students), and Arthur E. Mills Intermediate (511 students). See the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified district page for the complete list.