- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tracy, CA
Monte Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060004707384
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #11 of 36
- public schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Middle ranks #11 of 36 public schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Tracy Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004707384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Monte Vista Middle held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 060004707384 · Tracy, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 18.9:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill F. West High (1,920 students)
Monte Vista Middle held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monte Vista Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill F. Wes
Merrill F. West High
1,920 students
- Tracy High
Tracy High
1,739 students
- John C. Kimbal
John C. Kimball High
1,587 students
- George Kelly E
George Kelly Elementary
929 students
- South/West Par
South/West Park Elementary
806 students
- This school 738
Monte Vista Middle
738 students
What this shows Monte Vista Middle reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista Middle compares
Monte Vista 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$16,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
Asian 17.6%
White 10.3%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Monte Vista Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tracy Joint Unified reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill F. West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tracy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Kimball High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Kelly Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South/West Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Tracy
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Middle
How many students attend Monte Vista Middle?
Monte Vista Middle has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Middle is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Monte Vista Middle?
63.8% of students at Monte Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Middle?
Monte Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Monte Vista Middle rank among public schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Middle ranks #11 of 36 public schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
What other schools are in Tracy Joint Unified?
Besides Monte Vista Middle, Tracy Joint Unified also operates Merrill F. West High (1,920 students), Tracy High (1,739 students), and John C. Kimball High (1,587 students). See the Tracy Joint Unified district page for the complete list.