- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pomona, CA
Marshall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063132004846
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for California
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-167 students YoY
Marshall Middle shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-38.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-167 students YoY 063132004846 · Pomona, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 11.3:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Marshall Middle shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-38.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marshall Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school 249
Marshall Middle
249 students
What this shows Marshall Middle reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Middle compares
Marshall 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.7%
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
$20,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
African American 2.4%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Marshall Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Pomona
2 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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Middle
How many students attend Marshall Middle?
Marshall Middle has 249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 167.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle is 11.3:1, which is 47% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% lower 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 Marshall Middle?
88.9% of students at Marshall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Middle?
Marshall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Marshall Middle rank among middle schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Marshall Middle, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.