- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Diamond Bar, CA
Lorbeer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lorbeer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063132004851
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorbeer Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Diamond Bar · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorbeer Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorbeer Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Diamond Bar, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Lorbeer Middle grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 063132004851 · Diamond Bar, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 23.7:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Lorbeer Middle grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lorbeer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school
Lorbeer Middle
688 students
What this shows Lorbeer Middle reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorbeer Middle compares
Lorbeer Middle is a growing 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$20,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 4.8%
White 4.7%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Lorbeer Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lorbeer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorbeer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Diamond Bar
1 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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lorbeer Middle
How many students attend Lorbeer Middle?
Lorbeer Middle has 688 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Diamond Bar, CA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorbeer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorbeer Middle is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorbeer Middle?
58.3% of students at Lorbeer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorbeer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lorbeer Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Diamond Bar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorbeer Middle?
Lorbeer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lorbeer Middle rank among public schools in Diamond Bar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorbeer Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Diamond Bar, 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 Diamond Bar on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Lorbeer Middle, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.