- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rancho Cordova, CA
Mills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061389001576
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mills Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 18
- public schools in Rancho Cordova · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mills Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mills Middle ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Rancho Cordova, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mills Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061389001576 · Rancho Cordova, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 25.3:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
Mills Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- This school 886
Mills Middle
886 students
What this shows Mills Middle reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mills Middle compares
Mills Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,003
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 20.1%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 11.7%
African American 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Mills Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Rancho Cordova
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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mills Middle
How many students attend Mills Middle?
Mills Middle has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rancho Cordova, CA. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mills Middle is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mills Middle?
63.1% of students at Mills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mills Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Rancho Cordova, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mills Middle?
Mills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mills Middle rank among public schools in Rancho Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Mills Middle ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova on the city page.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Mills Middle, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.