Enrollment
685
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stockton, CA
Morada Middle
Federal NCES profile for Morada Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062223002659
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morada Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morada Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morada Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lodi Unified · California
NCES ID 062223002659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morada Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morada Middle
Morada Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Stockton, California, enrolling 685 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,934 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #925.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and Asian (42%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 685 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stockton's middle schools, it stands alongside Christa Mcauliffe Middle (734 students): Morada Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 22.9:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Morada 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 Morada Middle compares
Morada 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$15,195
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
Asian 41.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Morada Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Morada Middle.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Morada Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morada Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Stockton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle
Standard public school
734 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Sierra Middle
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
Standard public school
573 students 26:1 students per teacher
Delta Sierra Middle
Standard public school
563 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Team Charter Academy
Standard public school
180 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morada Middle
How many students attend Morada Middle?
Morada Middle has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morada Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Morada Middle is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Morada Middle?
71.8% of students at Morada Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morada Middle?
The largest demographic group at Morada Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morada Middle?
Morada Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Morada Middle rank among middle schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morada Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
Is Morada Middle a good school?
Morada Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Lodi Unified?
Besides Morada Middle, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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