Enrollment
893
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lodi, CA
Lodi Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lodi Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062223002663
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lodi Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lodi Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lodi Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lodi Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Lodi, California, enrolling 893 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 893 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 1,265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #742.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 595 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lodi's middle schools, it stands alongside Millswood Middle (843 students): Lodi Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 21.6:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Lodi 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 Lodi Middle compares
Lodi 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$15,195
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 65.4%
White 16.8%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Lodi Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Lodi Middle.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Lodi Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellerth E. Larson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lodi Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Lodi
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~893 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lodi Middle
How many students attend Lodi Middle?
Lodi Middle has 893 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lodi, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lodi Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lodi Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 Lodi Middle?
66.9% of students at Lodi Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lodi Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lodi Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lodi Middle?
Lodi Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lodi Middle rank among middle schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Lodi Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lodi, 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 Lodi on the city page.
Is Lodi Middle a good school?
Lodi Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Lodi Unified?
Besides Lodi Middle, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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