- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Norman N. Glick Middle
Federal NCES profile for Norman N. Glick Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061269011171
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman N. Glick Middle earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman N. Glick Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman N. Glick Middle ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Empire Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061269011171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Norman N. Glick Middle held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 061269011171 · Modesto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 20.1:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Christine Sipherd Elementary (505 students)
Norman N. Glick Middle held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Norman N. Glick Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norman N. Glick Middle
602 students
- Christine Siph
Christine Sipherd Elementary
505 students
- Capistrano Ele
Capistrano Elementary
469 students
- Bernard L. Hug
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
455 students
- Empire Element
Empire Elementary
384 students
- Alice N. Strou
Alice N. Stroud Elementary
379 students
What this shows Norman N. Glick Middle reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman N. Glick Middle compares
Norman N. Glick 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$17,501
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 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 17.5%
Asian 5.8%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Norman N. Glick Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Empire Union Elementary reports $17,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norman N. Glick Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Sipherd Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard L. Hughes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Empire Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice N. Stroud Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman N. Glick Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Somerset Middle
Standard public school
947 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Junior High
Standard public school
818 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Junior High
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
La Loma Junior High
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 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 (~602 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Norman N. Glick Middle
How many students attend Norman N. Glick Middle?
Norman N. Glick Middle has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman N. Glick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman N. Glick Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Norman N. Glick Middle?
67.9% of students at Norman N. Glick Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman N. Glick Middle?
The largest demographic group at Norman N. Glick Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman N. Glick Middle?
Norman N. Glick Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Norman N. Glick Middle rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman N. Glick Middle ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, 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 Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Empire Union Elementary?
Besides Norman N. Glick Middle, Empire Union Elementary also operates Christine Sipherd Elementary (505 students), Capistrano Elementary (469 students), and Bernard L. Hughes Elementary (455 students). See the Empire Union Elementary district page for the complete list.