- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Modoc Middle grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062519003765 · Alturas, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 17.2:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Alturas Elementary (333 students)
Modoc Middle grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Modoc Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alturas Elemen
Alturas Elementary
333 students
- Modoc High
Modoc High
245 students
- This school
Modoc Middle
172 students
- Warner High 13
Warner High
13 students
- State Line Ele 3
State Line Elementary
3 students
- High Desert Co 3
High Desert Community Day
3 students
What this shows Modoc Middle reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Modoc Middle compares
Modoc Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,958
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
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.
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
District finance for Modoc Joint Unified reports $15,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~172 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), up 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.