- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madera, CA
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jack G. Desmond Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062334010953
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack G. Desmond Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack G. Desmond Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack G. Desmond Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334010953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Jack G. Desmond Middle grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 062334010953 · Madera, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 20.4:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Jack G. Desmond Middle grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jack G. Desmond Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- This school
Jack G. Desmond Middle
838 students
What this shows Jack G. Desmond Middle reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack G. Desmond Middle compares
Jack G. Desmond Middle is a growing 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
White 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Jack G. Desmond Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack G. Desmond Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack G. Desmond Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Madera
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
948 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Standard public school
865 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Ranchos Middle
Standard public school
452 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Standard public school
75 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack G. Desmond Middle
How many students attend Jack G. Desmond Middle?
Jack G. Desmond Middle has 838 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack G. Desmond Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack G. Desmond Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Jack G. Desmond Middle?
81.1% of students at Jack G. Desmond Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack G. Desmond Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jack G. Desmond Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack G. Desmond Middle?
Jack G. Desmond Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Jack G. Desmond Middle rank among middle schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack G. Desmond Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Jack G. Desmond Middle, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.