- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
G. M. Walters Middle grew from 1,071 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 52.3 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 061440001689 · Fremont, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,149 enr · 22.1:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
G. M. Walters Middle grew from 1,071 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 52.3 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
G. M. Walters Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- This school
G. M. Walters Middle
1,149 students
What this shows G. M. Walters Middle reports 1,149 students on the CCD universe file.
How G. M. Walters Middle compares
G. M. Walters 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,152
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
Counselors2.6 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.
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
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,157
- 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
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 (~1,149 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,071 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), up 83.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.