- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocklin, CA
Granite Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Granite Oaks 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 060001308257
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Oaks Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #17 of 23
- public schools in Rocklin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Oaks Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Oaks Middle ranks #17 of 23 public schools in Rocklin, CA.
School address
District: Rocklin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001308257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Granite Oaks Middle held near 971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 060001308257 · Rocklin, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 21.8:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitney High (2,041 students)
Granite Oaks Middle held near 971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Granite Oaks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitney High
Whitney High
2,041 students
- Rocklin High
Rocklin High
1,936 students
- This school
Granite Oaks Middle
979 students
- Spring View Mi 780
Spring View Middle
780 students
- Quarry Trail E 705
Quarry Trail Elementary
705 students
- Rocklin Elemen 631
Rocklin Elementary
631 students
What this shows Granite Oaks Middle reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Oaks Middle compares
Granite Oaks 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,786
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Asian 16.9%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Granite Oaks Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocklin Unified reports $14,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granite Oaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quarry Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocklin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Oaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Rocklin
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 (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granite Oaks Middle
How many students attend Granite Oaks Middle?
Granite Oaks Middle has 979 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocklin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 971 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Oaks Middle is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granite Oaks Middle?
12.2% of students at Granite Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Granite Oaks Middle is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Rocklin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Oaks Middle?
Granite Oaks 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 Granite Oaks Middle rank among public schools in Rocklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Oaks Middle ranks #17 of 23 public schools in Rocklin, 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 Rocklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Rocklin Unified?
Besides Granite Oaks Middle, Rocklin Unified also operates Whitney High (2,041 students), Rocklin High (1,936 students), and Spring View Middle (780 students). See the Rocklin Unified district page for the complete list.