- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Irwin, CA
Fort Irwin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Irwin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063682008198
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Irwin Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fort Irwin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Irwin Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Irwin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Irwin, CA.
School address
District: Silver Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063682008198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Fort Irwin Middle grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063682008198 · Fort Irwin, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 22.3:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary (510 students)
Fort Irwin Middle grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fort Irwin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Congressman Je
Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary
510 students
- Tiefort View I
Tiefort View Intermediate
408 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley High
392 students
- Yermo Elementa
Yermo Elementary
368 students
- This school
Fort Irwin Middle
312 students
- Newberry Sprin 106
Newberry Springs Elementary
106 students
What this shows Fort Irwin Middle reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Irwin Middle compares
Fort Irwin Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$20,932
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Fort Irwin Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Valley Unified reports $20,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Irwin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tiefort View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yermo Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newberry Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Irwin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Irwin Middle
How many students attend Fort Irwin Middle?
Fort Irwin Middle has 312 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Irwin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Irwin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Irwin Middle is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Irwin Middle?
15.1% of students at Fort Irwin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Irwin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Irwin Middle is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Fort Irwin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Irwin Middle?
Fort Irwin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fort Irwin Middle rank among public schools in Fort Irwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Irwin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Irwin, 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 Silver Valley Unified?
Besides Fort Irwin Middle, Silver Valley Unified also operates Congressman Jerry Lewis Elementary (510 students), Tiefort View Intermediate (408 students), and Silver Valley High (392 students). See the Silver Valley Unified district page for the complete list.