- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Natomas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Natomas 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 060003608582
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natomas Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Natomas Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Middle ranks #8 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003608582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Natomas Middle shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 060003608582 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 19.2:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Natomas Middle shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Natomas Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- This school 672
Natomas Middle
672 students
What this shows Natomas Middle reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natomas Middle compares
Natomas Middle is a shrinking 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% 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
28.9%
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
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 20.7%
Two or More 9.7%
White 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Natomas Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natomas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heron | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natomas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natomas Middle
How many students attend Natomas Middle?
Natomas Middle has 672 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natomas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Natomas Middle is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Natomas Middle?
59.1% of students at Natomas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natomas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Natomas Middle is African American at 32.0% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natomas Middle?
Natomas 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 Natomas Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Middle ranks #8 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Natomas Unified?
Besides Natomas Middle, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Natomas High (1,157 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.