- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, CA
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Matt Garcia Career and College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061336012797
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336012797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 061336012797 · Fairfield, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 19.4:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- This school 175
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
175 students
What this shows Matt Garcia Career and College Academy reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matt Garcia Career and College Academy compares
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$14,652
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 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matt Garcia Career and College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matt Garcia Career and College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Fairfield
3 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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
How many students attend Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has 175 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
60.0% of students at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Matt Garcia Career and College Academy rank among middle schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Matt Garcia Career and College Academy, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.