Enrollment
1,117
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M. H. Stanley Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at M. H. Stanley Middle
M. H. Stanley Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lafayette, California, enrolling 1,117 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.8% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,117 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lafayette Elementary also operates Burton Valley Elementary (653 students) and Lafayette Elementary (515 students) alongside M. H. Stanley 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 M. H. Stanley Middle compares
M. H. Stanley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,087
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Elementary, which includes M. H. Stanley Middle.
$15,087
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 22.2%
Federal 1.8%
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 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
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~1,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is M. H. Stanley Middle a good school?
M. H. Stanley Middle earns 49/100 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 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.
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