- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Imperial, CA
Frank M. Wright Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frank M. Wright Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061821002241
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank M. Wright Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank M. Wright Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank M. Wright Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Imperial, CA.
School address
District: Imperial Unified · California
NCES ID 061821002241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Frank M. Wright Middle grew from 1,023 students in 2022-23 to 1,077 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 061821002241 · Imperial, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,116 enr · 25.4:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial High (1,439 students)
Frank M. Wright Middle grew from 1,023 students in 2022-23 to 1,077 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank M. Wright Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imperial High
Imperial High
1,439 students
- This school
Frank M. Wright Middle
1,116 students
- Ben Hulse Elem
Ben Hulse Elementary
838 students
- Imperial Cross
Imperial Cross Elementary
760 students
- T. L. Waggoner
T. L. Waggoner Elementary
613 students
- Imperial Ave. 28
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
28 students
What this shows Frank M. Wright Middle reports 1,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank M. Wright Middle compares
Frank M. Wright 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,116
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 6.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Frank M. Wright Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Imperial Unified reports $14,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank M. Wright Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Hulse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imperial Cross Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T. L. Waggoner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imperial Ave. Holbrook High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank M. Wright Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank M. Wright Middle
How many students attend Frank M. Wright Middle?
Frank M. Wright Middle has 1,116 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Imperial, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,023 (2022-23) → 1,077 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank M. Wright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank M. Wright Middle is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank M. Wright Middle?
51.2% of students at Frank M. Wright Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank M. Wright Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frank M. Wright Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Imperial, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank M. Wright Middle?
Frank M. Wright Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Frank M. Wright Middle rank among public schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank M. Wright Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Imperial, 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 Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Imperial Unified?
Besides Frank M. Wright Middle, Imperial Unified also operates Imperial High (1,439 students), Ben Hulse Elementary (838 students), and Imperial Cross Elementary (760 students). See the Imperial Unified district page for the complete list.