- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chino, CA
Magnolia Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060846000843
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Junior High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Chino · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Junior High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Junior High ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Chino, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Magnolia Junior High shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 060846000843 · Chino, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 18:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Magnolia Junior High shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 541
Magnolia Junior High
541 students
What this shows Magnolia Junior High reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Junior High compares
Magnolia Junior High 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$14,518
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
White 7.6%
Asian 7.2%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Magnolia Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Chino
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Junior High
How many students attend Magnolia Junior High?
Magnolia Junior High has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Junior High is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Magnolia Junior High?
64.0% of students at Magnolia Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in Chino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Junior High?
Magnolia Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Magnolia Junior High rank among public schools in Chino?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Junior High ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Chino, 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 Chino on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Magnolia Junior High, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.