- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Monroe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060720000672Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #17 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle ranks #17 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union · California
NCES ID 060720000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Monroe Middle held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 060720000672 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
677 enr · 19.3:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell School of Innovation (815 students)
Monroe Middle held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monroe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Schoo
Campbell School of Innovation
815 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- This school
Monroe Middle
677 students
- Sherman Oaks E
Sherman Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Forest Hill El
Forest Hill Elementary
506 students
- Lynhaven Eleme
Lynhaven Elementary
463 students
What this shows Monroe Middle reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Middle compares
Monroe 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$18,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 9.3%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Monroe Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Campbell Union reports $18,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell School of Innovation | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynhaven Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Middle
How many students attend Monroe Middle?
Monroe Middle has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Monroe Middle?
43.5% of students at Monroe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Middle?
Monroe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Monroe Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle ranks #17 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell Union?
Besides Monroe Middle, Campbell Union also operates Campbell School of Innovation (815 students), Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), and Sherman Oaks Elementary (524 students). See the Campbell Union district page for the complete list.