- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Morrill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Morrill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060480000461
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrill Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #30 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrill Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrill Middle ranks #30 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Berryessa Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060480000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Morrill Middle grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 060480000461 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 22.9:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierramont Middle (742 students)
Morrill Middle grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Morrill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sierramont Mid
Sierramont Middle
742 students
- This school
Morrill Middle
665 students
- Piedmont Middl
Piedmont Middle
591 students
- Cherrywood Ele
Cherrywood Elementary
529 students
- Vinci Park Ele
Vinci Park Elementary
529 students
- Northwood Elem
Northwood Elementary
452 students
What this shows Morrill Middle reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrill Middle compares
Morrill 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$17,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Morrill Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Berryessa Union Elementary reports $17,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierramont Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherrywood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vinci Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrill Middle
How many students attend Morrill Middle?
Morrill Middle has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrill Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrill Middle?
32.0% of students at Morrill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Morrill Middle is Asian at 59.8% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrill Middle?
Morrill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Morrill Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrill Middle ranks #30 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 Berryessa Union Elementary?
Besides Morrill Middle, Berryessa Union Elementary also operates Sierramont Middle (742 students), Piedmont Middle (591 students), and Cherrywood Elementary (529 students). See the Berryessa Union Elementary district page for the complete list.