Enrollment
320
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middletown Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middletown Middle
Middletown Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Middletown, California, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 972 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #709, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Middletown Unified spends $13,074 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Middletown Unified also operates Coyote Valley Elementary (427 students) and Middletown High (421 students) alongside Middletown 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 Middletown Middle compares
Middletown 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown Unified, which includes Middletown Middle.
$13,074
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 49.6%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- 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
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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Middletown Middle a good school?
Middletown Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. 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 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.
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