- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tulare, CA
Los Tules Middle
Federal NCES profile for Los Tules Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063987011371
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Tules Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Tules Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Tules Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987011371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Los Tules Middle shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 063987011371 · Tulare, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 18.4:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Los Tules Middle shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Tules Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulcahy Middle
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- This school
Los Tules Middle
569 students
What this shows Los Tules Middle reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Tules Middle compares
Los Tules Middle 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$15,574
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
White 5.4%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Los Tules Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Tules Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Tules Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Tulare
3 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Tules Middle
How many students attend Los Tules Middle?
Los Tules Middle has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Tules Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Tules Middle is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Los Tules Middle?
79.2% of students at Los Tules Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Tules Middle?
The largest demographic group at Los Tules Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Tules Middle?
Los Tules Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Los Tules Middle rank among middle schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Tules Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Tulare, 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 Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Los Tules Middle, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Mission Valley Elementary (671 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.