Enrollment
172
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alturas, CA
Modoc Middle
Federal NCES profile for Modoc Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062519003765
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Modoc Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Alturas · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Modoc Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Modoc Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alturas, CA.
School address
District: Modoc Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062519003765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Modoc Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Modoc Middle
Modoc Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in Alturas, California, enrolling 172 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 172 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 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #373, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 172 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Modoc Joint Unified also operates Alturas Elementary (333 students) and Modoc High (245 students) alongside Modoc 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 Modoc Middle compares
Modoc 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$14,587
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Modoc Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Modoc Joint Unified, which includes Modoc Middle.
$14,587
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 52.8%
Federal 15.7%
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 Modoc Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Modoc High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| State Line Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Desert Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Modoc Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Modoc Middle
How many students attend Modoc Middle?
Modoc Middle has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alturas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Modoc Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Modoc Middle is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Modoc Middle?
64.6% of students at Modoc Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Modoc Middle?
The largest demographic group at Modoc Middle is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Alturas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Modoc Middle?
Modoc Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Modoc Middle rank among public schools in Alturas?
By Resource Investment Index, Modoc Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alturas, 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 Alturas on the city page.
Is Modoc Middle a good school?
Modoc Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Modoc Joint Unified?
Besides Modoc Middle, Modoc Joint Unified also operates Alturas Elementary (333 students), Modoc High (245 students), and Warner High (13 students). See the Modoc Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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