Enrollment
979
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite Oaks Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite Oaks Middle
Granite Oaks Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Rocklin, California, enrolling 979 students.
At 21.8:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the California average.
Enrollment of 979 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 568 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rocklin's middle schools, it stands alongside Spring View Middle (780 students): Granite Oaks Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 20.5:1).
Rocklin Unified also operates Whitney High (2,041 students) and Rocklin High (1,936 students) alongside Granite Oaks 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 Granite Oaks Middle compares
Granite Oaks 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,310
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocklin Unified, which includes Granite Oaks Middle.
$13,310
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~979 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Granite Oaks Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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