Enrollment
810
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kerman, CA
Kerman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kerman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061949008868
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kerman Middle earns 19/100 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 Kerman · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kerman Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kerman Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Kerman, CA.
School address
District: Kerman Unified · California
NCES ID 061949008868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kerman Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kerman Middle
Kerman Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kerman, California, enrolling 810 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,549 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,035.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 717 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kerman Unified also operates Kerman High (1,493 students) and Goldenrod Elementary (617 students) alongside Kerman 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 Kerman Middle compares
Kerman 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,384
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 89.9%
White 5.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Kerman Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kerman Unified, which includes Kerman Middle.
$13,384
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 68.1%
Federal 17.0%
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 Kerman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goldenrod Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kerman-Floyd Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Empire Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kerman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~810 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kerman Middle
How many students attend Kerman Middle?
Kerman Middle has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kerman, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerman Middle is 21.9:1, which is 2% 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 Kerman Middle?
74.7% of students at Kerman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kerman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kerman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Kerman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kerman Middle?
Kerman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Kerman Middle rank among public schools in Kerman?
By Resource Investment Index, Kerman Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Kerman, 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 Kerman on the city page.
Is Kerman Middle a good school?
Kerman Middle earns 19/100 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 Kerman Unified?
Besides Kerman Middle, Kerman Unified also operates Kerman High (1,493 students), Goldenrod Elementary (617 students), and Kerman-Floyd Elementary (567 students). See the Kerman Unified district page for the complete list.
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