- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cypress, CA
Lexington Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060263000179
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Junior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Junior High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Cypress, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lexington Junior High held near 1,276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060263000179 · Cypress, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,188 enr · 23.3:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Lexington Junior High held near 1,276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lexington Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school
Lexington Junior High
1,188 students
What this shows Lexington Junior High reports 1,188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Junior High compares
Lexington Junior High 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,188 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,188
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 21.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Lexington Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Junior High
How many students attend Lexington Junior High?
Lexington Junior High has 1,188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cypress, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,283 (2022-23) → 1,276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Junior High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Junior High?
35.6% of students at Lexington Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Junior High is Asian at 37.0% of enrollment, in Cypress, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Junior High?
Lexington Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Lexington Junior High rank among public schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Junior High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Cypress, 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 Cypress on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides Lexington Junior High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.