- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tehachapi, CA
Jacobsen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jacobsen 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 063888006528
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacobsen Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Tehachapi · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacobsen Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacobsen Middle ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Tehachapi, CA.
School address
District: Tehachapi Unified · California
NCES ID 063888006528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Jacobsen Middle held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 063888006528 · Tehachapi, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 22.6:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Tehachapi High (1,260 students)
Jacobsen Middle held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jacobsen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tehachapi High
Tehachapi High
1,260 students
- This school
Jacobsen Middle
925 students
- Golden Hills E
Golden Hills Elementary
663 students
- Tompkins Eleme
Tompkins Elementary
615 students
- Cummings Valle
Cummings Valley Elementary
560 students
- Tehachapi Inde 108
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
108 students
What this shows Jacobsen Middle reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacobsen Middle compares
Jacobsen Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 925 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Jacobsen Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tehachapi Unified reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacobsen Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tompkins Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cummings Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacobsen Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacobsen Middle
How many students attend Jacobsen Middle?
Jacobsen Middle has 925 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tehachapi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacobsen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacobsen Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacobsen Middle?
32.8% of students at Jacobsen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacobsen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jacobsen Middle is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Tehachapi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacobsen Middle?
Jacobsen 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 Jacobsen Middle rank among public schools in Tehachapi?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacobsen Middle ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Tehachapi, 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 Tehachapi on the city page.
What other schools are in Tehachapi Unified?
Besides Jacobsen Middle, Tehachapi Unified also operates Tehachapi High (1,260 students), Golden Hills Elementary (663 students), and Tompkins Elementary (615 students). See the Tehachapi Unified district page for the complete list.