- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kerman Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061949008868 · Kerman, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 21.9:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Kerman High (1,493 students)
Kerman Middle held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kerman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kerman High
Kerman High
1,493 students
- This school
Kerman Middle
810 students
- Goldenrod Elem
Goldenrod Elementary
617 students
- Kerman-Floyd E 567
Kerman-Floyd Elementary
567 students
- Liberty Elemen 563
Liberty Elementary
563 students
- Sun Empire Ele 490
Sun Empire Elementary
490 students
What this shows Kerman Middle reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kerman Middle compares
Kerman 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,605
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
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.
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
District finance for Kerman Unified reports $15,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~810 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.