Enrollment
1,097
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union City, CA
Itliong-Vera Cruz
Federal NCES profile for Itliong-Vera Cruz, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062691004066
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Itliong-Vera Cruz earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Itliong-Vera Cruz has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Itliong-Vera Cruz ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Union City, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691004066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Itliong-Vera Cruz compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Itliong-Vera Cruz
Itliong-Vera Cruz is a large middle school in Union City, California, enrolling 1,097 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,097 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 681 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #461.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Union City's middle schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students): Itliong-Vera Cruz is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 22.5:1).
New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students) and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students) alongside Itliong-Vera Cruz.
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 Itliong-Vera Cruz compares
Itliong-Vera Cruz on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,577
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 6.7%
White 6.1%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Itliong-Vera Cruz is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven Unified, which includes Itliong-Vera Cruz.
$14,577
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Itliong-Vera Cruz Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delaine Eastin Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Itliong-Vera Cruz's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Union City
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 (~1,097 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Itliong-Vera Cruz
How many students attend Itliong-Vera Cruz?
Itliong-Vera Cruz has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itliong-Vera Cruz?
The student-teacher ratio at Itliong-Vera Cruz is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Itliong-Vera Cruz?
26.4% of students at Itliong-Vera Cruz are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Itliong-Vera Cruz?
The largest demographic group at Itliong-Vera Cruz is Asian at 62.3% of enrollment, in Union City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itliong-Vera Cruz?
Itliong-Vera Cruz has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Itliong-Vera Cruz rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Itliong-Vera Cruz ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Union City, 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 Union City on the city page.
Is Itliong-Vera Cruz a good school?
Itliong-Vera Cruz earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 New Haven Unified?
Besides Itliong-Vera Cruz, New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students), Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students), and Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary (746 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.
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