Enrollment
802
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Barrett Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Barrett Middle
John Barrett Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Carmichael, California, enrolling 802 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 29% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 802 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #810, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Carmichael's middle schools, it stands alongside Winston Churchill Middle (987 students): John Barrett Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.7:1 vs 24.7:1).
San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students) and Rio Americano High (1,891 students) alongside John Barrett Middle.
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 John Barrett Middle compares
John Barrett Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,338
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan Unified, which includes John Barrett Middle.
$15,338
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.0%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~802 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Barrett Middle a good school?
John Barrett Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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