Enrollment
370
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gustine Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gustine Middle
Gustine Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gustine, California, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,682 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gustine Unified also operates Gustine High (531 students) and Gustine Elementary (483 students) alongside Gustine 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 Gustine Middle compares
Gustine 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,725
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gustine Unified, which includes Gustine Middle.
$14,725
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 70.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~370 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gustine on the city page.
Is Gustine Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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