- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salinas, CA
John Gutierrez Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Gutierrez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063579012689
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Gutierrez Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Gutierrez Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Gutierrez Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rita Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063579012689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
John Gutierrez Middle held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 063579012689 · Salinas, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 21.8:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Gavilan View Middle (556 students)
John Gutierrez Middle held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Gutierrez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John Gutierrez Middle
568 students
- Gavilan View M
Gavilan View Middle
556 students
- Santa Rita Ele
Santa Rita Elementary
545 students
- La Joya Elemen
La Joya Elementary
498 students
- New Republic E
New Republic Elementary
482 students
- Mckinnon
Mckinnon
439 students
What this shows John Gutierrez Middle reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Gutierrez Middle compares
John Gutierrez 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$16,217
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, John Gutierrez Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Rita Union Elementary reports $16,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Gutierrez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilan View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rita Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Joya Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Republic Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinnon | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Gutierrez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Salinas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harden Middle
Standard public school
1,101 students 22:1 students per teacher
La Paz Middle
Standard public school
1,099 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle
Standard public school
1,082 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
El Sausal Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Gavilan View Middle
Standard public school
556 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Middle
Standard public school
321 students 16.9:1 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Gutierrez Middle
How many students attend John Gutierrez Middle?
John Gutierrez Middle has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Gutierrez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Gutierrez Middle is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Gutierrez Middle?
57.2% of students at John Gutierrez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Gutierrez Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Gutierrez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Gutierrez Middle?
John Gutierrez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Gutierrez Middle rank among middle schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, John Gutierrez Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rita Union Elementary?
Besides John Gutierrez Middle, Santa Rita Union Elementary also operates Gavilan View Middle (556 students), Santa Rita Elementary (545 students), and La Joya Elementary (498 students). See the Santa Rita Union Elementary district page for the complete list.