- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moraga, CA
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Joaquin Moraga Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062574003851
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Moraga · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Moraga, CA.
School address
District: Moraga Elementary · California
NCES ID 062574003851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062574003851 · Moraga, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 22.7:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Donald L. Rheem Elementary (441 students)
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
658 students
- Donald L. Rhee
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
441 students
- Los Perales El
Los Perales Elementary
366 students
- Camino Pablo E
Camino Pablo Elementary
340 students
What this shows Joaquin Moraga Intermediate reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joaquin Moraga Intermediate compares
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% 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
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,252
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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Two or More 20.9%
Asian 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Moraga Elementary reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joaquin Moraga Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald L. Rheem Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Perales Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Pablo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joaquin Moraga Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
How many students attend Joaquin Moraga Intermediate?
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate has 658 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moraga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate?
4.9% of students at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joaquin Moraga Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Moraga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joaquin Moraga Intermediate?
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Joaquin Moraga Intermediate rank among public schools in Moraga?
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Moraga, 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 Moraga on the city page.
What other schools are in Moraga Elementary?
Besides Joaquin Moraga Intermediate, Moraga Elementary also operates Donald L. Rheem Elementary (441 students), Los Perales Elementary (366 students), and Camino Pablo Elementary (340 students). See the Moraga Elementary district page for the complete list.