- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
John Muir Middle held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060969001037 · Corcoran, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 19.8:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Corcoran High (931 students)
John Muir Middle held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Muir Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corcoran High
Corcoran High
931 students
- This school
John Muir Middle
754 students
- Bret Harte Ele
Bret Harte Elementary
546 students
- John C. Fremon
John C. Fremont Elementary
467 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elementary
454 students
- Kings Lake Edu 16
Kings Lake Education Center
16 students
What this shows John Muir Middle reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Middle compares
John Muir 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Corcoran Joint Unified reports $17,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~754 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.