- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, CA
M. H. Stanley Middle
Federal NCES profile for M. H. Stanley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062031002449
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. H. Stanley Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
M. H. Stanley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. H. Stanley Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lafayette, CA.
School address
District: Lafayette Elementary · California
NCES ID 062031002449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
M. H. Stanley Middle held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 062031002449 · Lafayette, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,117 enr · 19.6:1 · 3.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Burton Valley Elementary (653 students)
M. H. Stanley Middle held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
M. H. Stanley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
M. H. Stanley Middle
1,117 students
- Burton Valley
Burton Valley Elementary
653 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary
515 students
- Springhill Ele
Springhill Elementary
479 students
- Happy Valley E
Happy Valley Elementary
463 students
What this shows M. H. Stanley Middle reports 1,117 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. H. Stanley Middle compares
M. H. Stanley Middle 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 93% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,117
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,013
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 372 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
White 56.3%
Two or More 19.3%
Asian 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, M. H. Stanley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Elementary reports $16,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. H. Stanley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springhill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. H. Stanley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about M. H. Stanley Middle
How many students attend M. H. Stanley Middle?
M. H. Stanley Middle has 1,117 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,110 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. H. Stanley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at M. H. Stanley Middle is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 M. H. Stanley Middle?
3.8% of students at M. H. Stanley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. H. Stanley Middle?
The largest demographic group at M. H. Stanley Middle is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Lafayette, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. H. Stanley Middle?
M. H. Stanley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 M. H. Stanley Middle rank among public schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, M. H. Stanley Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Elementary?
Besides M. H. Stanley Middle, Lafayette Elementary also operates Burton Valley Elementary (653 students), Lafayette Elementary (515 students), and Springhill Elementary (479 students). See the Lafayette Elementary district page for the complete list.