- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sunland, CA
Mt. Gleason Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Gleason Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003200
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Gleason Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sunland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Gleason Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Gleason Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sunland, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mt. Gleason Middle held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062271003200 · Sunland, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 19.3:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Mt. Gleason Middle held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Gleason Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 753
Mt. Gleason Middle
753 students
What this shows Mt. Gleason Middle reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Gleason Middle compares
Mt. Gleason 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 | 73.1% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.3:1
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
32.3%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 40.0%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Mt. Gleason Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Gleason Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Gleason Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Gleason Middle
How many students attend Mt. Gleason Middle?
Mt. Gleason Middle has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sunland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Gleason Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Gleason 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 Mt. Gleason Middle?
73.1% of students at Mt. Gleason Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Gleason Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Gleason Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Sunland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Gleason Middle?
Mt. Gleason Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mt. Gleason Middle rank among public schools in Sunland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Gleason Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sunland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Mt. Gleason Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.