- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reedley, CA
General Grant Middle
Federal NCES profile for General Grant Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061970002366
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Grant Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Reedley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
General Grant Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Grant Middle ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Reedley, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
General Grant Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061970002366 · Reedley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 25:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
General Grant Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
General Grant Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- This school 526
General Grant Middle
526 students
What this shows General Grant Middle reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Grant Middle compares
General Grant Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
White 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, General Grant Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Grant Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Grant Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Reedley
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about General Grant Middle
How many students attend General Grant Middle?
General Grant Middle has 526 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reedley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Grant Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at General Grant Middle is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General Grant Middle?
82.5% of students at General Grant Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Grant Middle?
The largest demographic group at General Grant Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Reedley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Grant Middle?
General Grant Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does General Grant Middle rank among public schools in Reedley?
By Resource Investment Index, General Grant Middle ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Reedley, 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 Reedley on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides General Grant Middle, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.