Enrollment
88
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miranda, CA
Miranda Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Miranda Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063759013805
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miranda Junior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Miranda · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Miranda Junior High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miranda Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Miranda, CA.
School address
District: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063759013805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miranda Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miranda Junior High
Miranda Junior High is a small middle school in Miranda, California, enrolling 88 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of California schools, with 88 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 23 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 88 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified also operates Redway Elementary (272 students) and South Fork High (211 students) alongside Miranda Junior High.
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 Miranda Junior High compares
Miranda Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.3%
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
$16,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Miranda Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified, which includes Miranda Junior High.
$16,608
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 43.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Miranda Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redway Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casterlin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitethorn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osprey Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Miranda Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Miranda Junior High
How many students attend Miranda Junior High?
Miranda Junior High has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miranda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miranda Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miranda Junior High is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Miranda Junior High?
44.3% of students at Miranda Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miranda Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Miranda Junior High is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Miranda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miranda Junior High?
Miranda Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Miranda Junior High rank among public schools in Miranda?
By Resource Investment Index, Miranda Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Miranda, 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 Miranda on the city page.
Is Miranda Junior High a good school?
Miranda Junior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Southern Humboldt Joint Unified?
Besides Miranda Junior High, Southern Humboldt Joint Unified also operates Redway Elementary (272 students), South Fork High (211 students), and Casterlin Elementary (39 students). See the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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