Enrollment
505
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, CA
Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064215006908
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Middle
Johnson Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Westminster, California, enrolling 505 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.3:1, Johnson Middle is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 29% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #219, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Westminster's middle schools, it stands alongside Warner Middle (846 students): Johnson Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 20.1:1).
Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students) and Warner Middle (846 students) alongside Johnson 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 Johnson Middle compares
Johnson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
Asian 29.3%
White 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Johnson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster, which includes Johnson Middle.
$16,253
Per student
-2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Westminster
2 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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Middle
How many students attend Johnson Middle?
Johnson Middle has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Middle is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Johnson Middle?
77.0% of students at Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Middle?
Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Johnson Middle rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
Is Johnson Middle a good school?
Johnson Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Westminster?
Besides Johnson Middle, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Warner Middle (846 students), and Demille Elementary (562 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.
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