- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carmichael, CA
John Barrett Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Barrett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063462005755
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Barrett Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #4 of 16
- public schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Barrett Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Barrett Middle ranks #4 of 16 public schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
John Barrett Middle grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 063462005755 · Carmichael, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 27.7:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
John Barrett Middle grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Barrett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school
John Barrett Middle
802 students
What this shows John Barrett Middle reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Barrett Middle compares
John Barrett 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 7.6%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, John Barrett Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Barrett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Barrett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Carmichael
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Barrett Middle
How many students attend John Barrett Middle?
John Barrett Middle has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carmichael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Barrett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Barrett Middle is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Barrett Middle?
45.7% of students at John Barrett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Barrett Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Barrett Middle is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Barrett Middle?
John Barrett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 John Barrett Middle rank among public schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, John Barrett Middle ranks #4 of 16 public schools in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides John Barrett Middle, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.