- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montebello, CA
La Merced Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for La Merced Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062547003800
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Merced Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Montebello · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- small classes for California
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Merced Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Merced Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Montebello, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
La Merced Intermediate shrank from 848 students in 2022-23 to 756 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 062547003800 · Montebello, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
La Merced Intermediate shrank from 848 students in 2022-23 to 756 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Merced Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schurr High
Schurr High
2,121 students
- Bell Gardens H
Bell Gardens High
2,046 students
- Montebello Hig
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- This school 682
La Merced Intermediate
682 students
What this shows La Merced Intermediate reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Merced Intermediate compares
La Merced Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$22,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, La Merced Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montebello Unified reports $22,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Merced Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Merced Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Montebello
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Merced Intermediate
How many students attend La Merced Intermediate?
La Merced Intermediate has 682 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montebello, CA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Merced Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at La Merced Intermediate is 15.2:1, 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 La Merced Intermediate?
64.4% of students at La Merced Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Merced Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at La Merced Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Montebello, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Merced Intermediate?
La Merced Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 La Merced Intermediate rank among middle schools in Montebello?
By Resource Investment Index, La Merced Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Montebello, 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 Montebello on the city page.
What other schools are in Montebello Unified?
Besides La Merced Intermediate, Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), and Montebello High (1,907 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.