Enrollment
1,149
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fremont, CA
G. M. Walters Middle
Federal NCES profile for G. M. Walters 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 061440001689
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G. M. Walters Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
G. M. Walters Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. M. Walters Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G. M. Walters Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at G. M. Walters Middle
G. M. Walters Middle is a large middle school in Fremont, California, enrolling 1,149 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,149 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 674 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #210.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fremont Unified spends $12,515 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fremont's middle schools, it stands alongside Thornton Junior High (1,972 students): G. M. Walters Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 39.4:1).
Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students) and Irvington High (2,157 students) alongside G. M. Walters 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 G. M. Walters Middle compares
G. M. Walters 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,149
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 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 1 expulsion.
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
Asian 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 9.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, G. M. Walters Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Unified, which includes G. M. Walters Middle.
$12,515
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 52.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 G. M. Walters Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. M. Walters Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Fremont
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Thornton Junior High
Standard public school
1,972 students 39.4:1 students per teacher
John M. Horner Middle
Standard public school
1,574 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Centerville Junior High
Standard public school
1,495 students 35.6:1 students per teacher
William Hopkins Junior High
Standard public school
1,424 students 34.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,149 students)
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Frequently asked questions about G. M. Walters Middle
How many students attend G. M. Walters Middle?
G. M. Walters Middle has 1,149 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. M. Walters Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G. M. Walters Middle is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G. M. Walters Middle?
33.8% of students at G. M. Walters Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. M. Walters Middle?
The largest demographic group at G. M. Walters Middle is Asian at 51.3% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. M. Walters Middle?
G. M. Walters 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 G. M. Walters Middle rank among middle schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, G. M. Walters Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Fremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is G. M. Walters Middle a good school?
G. M. Walters Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Fremont Unified?
Besides G. M. Walters Middle, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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