Enrollment
754
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corcoran, CA
John Muir Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060969001037
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Middle earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Corcoran · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Corcoran, CA.
School address
District: Corcoran Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060969001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Muir Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Muir Middle
John Muir Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Corcoran, California, enrolling 754 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,678 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,411, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1795 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Corcoran Joint Unified also operates Corcoran High (931 students) and Bret Harte Elementary (546 students) alongside John Muir 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 Muir Middle compares
John Muir 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$15,529
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 4.2%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, John Muir Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corcoran Joint Unified, which includes John Muir Middle.
$15,529
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.2%
State 75.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 Muir Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corcoran High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bret Harte Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Fremont Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Lake Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Muir Middle
How many students attend John Muir Middle?
John Muir Middle has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corcoran, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir Middle?
79.7% of students at John Muir Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Corcoran, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Middle?
John Muir Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Muir Middle rank among public schools in Corcoran?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Corcoran, 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 Corcoran on the city page.
Is John Muir Middle a good school?
John Muir Middle earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Corcoran Joint Unified?
Besides John Muir Middle, Corcoran Joint Unified also operates Corcoran High (931 students), Bret Harte Elementary (546 students), and John C. Fremont Elementary (467 students). See the Corcoran Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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