- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gustine, CA
Gustine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gustine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061632309842
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gustine Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gustine · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gustine Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gustine Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gustine, CA.
School address
District: Gustine Unified · California
NCES ID 061632309842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Gustine Middle shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 061632309842 · Gustine, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 19.5:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Gustine High (531 students)
Gustine Middle shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gustine Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gustine High
Gustine High
531 students
- Gustine Elemen
Gustine Elementary
483 students
- This school
Gustine Middle
370 students
- Romero Element
Romero Elementary
225 students
- Pioneer High ( 18
Pioneer High (Continuation)
18 students
What this shows Gustine Middle reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gustine Middle compares
Gustine Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$17,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
White 6.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Gustine Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gustine Unified reports $17,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gustine Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gustine Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gustine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gustine Middle
How many students attend Gustine Middle?
Gustine Middle has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gustine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gustine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gustine Middle is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gustine Middle?
68.6% of students at Gustine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gustine Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gustine Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Gustine, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gustine Middle?
Gustine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Gustine Middle rank among public schools in Gustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gustine Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gustine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gustine Unified?
Besides Gustine Middle, Gustine Unified also operates Gustine High (531 students), Gustine Elementary (483 students), and Romero Elementary (225 students). See the Gustine Unified district page for the complete list.