Enrollment
376
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Bragg, CA
Fort Bragg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Bragg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061407001609
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Bragg Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Fort Bragg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Bragg Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Bragg Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Fort Bragg, CA.
School address
District: Fort Bragg Unified · California
NCES ID 061407001609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Bragg Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Bragg Middle
Fort Bragg Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fort Bragg, California, enrolling 376 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,713 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #285.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (39%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fort Bragg Unified also operates Fort Bragg High (569 students) and Redwood Elementary (343 students) alongside Fort Bragg Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fort Bragg Middle compares
Fort Bragg Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 38.8%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Fort Bragg Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bragg Unified, which includes Fort Bragg Middle.
$16,843
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 51.5%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fort Bragg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana Gray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noyo High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Bragg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Bragg Middle
How many students attend Fort Bragg Middle?
Fort Bragg Middle has 376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Bragg, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Bragg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Bragg Middle is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 Fort Bragg Middle?
68.6% of students at Fort Bragg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Bragg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Bragg Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Fort Bragg, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Bragg Middle?
Fort Bragg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Bragg Middle rank among public schools in Fort Bragg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Bragg Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Fort Bragg, 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 Fort Bragg on the city page.
Is Fort Bragg Middle a good school?
Fort Bragg Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Bragg Unified?
Besides Fort Bragg Middle, Fort Bragg Unified also operates Fort Bragg High (569 students), Redwood Elementary (343 students), and Dana Gray Elementary (342 students). See the Fort Bragg Unified district page for the complete list.
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