Enrollment
569
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Tules Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Tules Middle
Los Tules Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tulare, California, enrolling 569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 569 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #274.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tulare's middle schools, it stands alongside Cherry Avenue Middle (483 students): Los Tules Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 21:1).
Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students) and Garden Elementary (689 students) alongside Los Tules 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 Los Tules Middle compares
Los Tules 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,727
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulare City, which includes Los Tules Middle.
$14,727
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.4%
State 72.6%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Los Tules Middle a good school?
Los Tules Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. 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 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.
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