- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, CA
Middletown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Middletown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062475009155
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middletown Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Middletown Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Middletown, CA.
School address
District: Middletown Unified · California
NCES ID 062475009155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Middletown Middle shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062475009155 · Middletown, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 26.7:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Coyote Valley Elementary (427 students)
Middletown Middle shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Middletown Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coyote Valley
Coyote Valley Elementary
427 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High
421 students
- This school
Middletown Middle
320 students
- Minnie Cannon 164
Minnie Cannon Elementary
164 students
- Cobb Mountain 110
Cobb Mountain Elementary
110 students
- Loconoma Valle 10
Loconoma Valley High
10 students
What this shows Middletown Middle reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middletown Middle compares
Middletown 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$15,221
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Middletown Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Middletown Unified reports $15,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middletown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middletown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnie Cannon Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cobb Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loconoma Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middletown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middletown Middle
How many students attend Middletown Middle?
Middletown Middle has 320 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, CA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown Middle is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middletown Middle?
48.7% of students at Middletown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middletown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Middletown Middle is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Middletown, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middletown Middle?
Middletown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Middletown Middle rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown Unified?
Besides Middletown Middle, Middletown Unified also operates Coyote Valley Elementary (427 students), Middletown High (421 students), and Minnie Cannon Elementary (164 students). See the Middletown Unified district page for the complete list.