Enrollment
947
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fresno, CA
Glacier Point Middle
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Point Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060797012888
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Point Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 19
- middle schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Point Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Point Middle ranks #8 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797012888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glacier Point Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glacier Point Middle
Glacier Point Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Fresno, California, enrolling 947 students.
At 21.5:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 947 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #590.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 947 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 947 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fresno's middle schools, it stands alongside Granite Ridge Intermediate (1,167 students): Glacier Point Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 27.8:1).
Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students) and Central East High (1,741 students) alongside Glacier Point 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 Glacier Point Middle compares
Glacier Point 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 947 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
Asian 18.3%
African American 9.1%
White 7.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Glacier Point Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Unified, which includes Glacier Point Middle.
$14,150
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Glacier Point Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Point Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Fresno
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Standard public school
1,167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Kastner Intermediate
Standard public school
1,155 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
876 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Kings Canyon Middle
Standard public school
862 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Scandinavian Middle
Standard public school
836 students 20.9:1 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 (~947 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glacier Point Middle
How many students attend Glacier Point Middle?
Glacier Point Middle has 947 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Point Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Point Middle is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glacier Point Middle?
75.9% of students at Glacier Point Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Point Middle?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Point Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Point Middle?
Glacier Point Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Glacier Point Middle rank among middle schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Point Middle ranks #8 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
Is Glacier Point Middle a good school?
Glacier Point Middle earns 23/100 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 Central Unified?
Besides Glacier Point Middle, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.
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