- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, CA
Grange Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grange 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 061336001521
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grange Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.5:1
- large classes for California
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grange Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grange Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336001521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Grange Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 061336001521 · Fairfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 29.5:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
Grange Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grange Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- This school
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- Crystal Middle 774
Crystal Middle
774 students
What this shows Grange Middle reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grange Middle compares
Grange 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$14,652
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 7.5%
White 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Grange Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grange Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grange Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Fairfield
3 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 (~944 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grange Middle
How many students attend Grange Middle?
Grange Middle has 944 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grange Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grange Middle is 29.5:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grange Middle?
67.4% of students at Grange Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grange Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grange Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grange Middle?
Grange Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Grange Middle rank among middle schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Grange Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Grange Middle, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.