- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Katherine Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063462014555
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Johnson Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Johnson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Middle ranks #16 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462014555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Katherine Johnson Middle grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 063462014555 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 22.7:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Katherine Johnson Middle grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Katherine Johnson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 612
Katherine Johnson Middle
612 students
What this shows Katherine Johnson Middle reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Johnson Middle compares
Katherine Johnson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.4%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 19.1%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Katherine Johnson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Johnson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Johnson Middle
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Middle?
Katherine Johnson Middle has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Johnson Middle?
82.1% of students at Katherine Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Johnson Middle is Asian at 34.8% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Johnson Middle?
Katherine Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Katherine Johnson Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Middle ranks #16 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Katherine Johnson 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.