Enrollment
624
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castroville, CA
North Monterey County Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Monterey County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062759004144
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Monterey County Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Castroville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Monterey County Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Monterey County Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA.
School address
District: North Monterey County Unified · California
NCES ID 062759004144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Monterey County Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Monterey County Middle
North Monterey County Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Castroville, California, enrolling 624 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,077 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #684.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students) and Prunedale Elementary (644 students) alongside North Monterey County 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 North Monterey County Middle compares
North Monterey County 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$18,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.9%
White 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, North Monterey County Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Monterey County Unified, which includes North Monterey County Middle.
$18,705
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 55.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 North Monterey County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Monterey County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prunedale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castroville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Monterey County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Monterey County Middle
How many students attend North Monterey County Middle?
North Monterey County Middle has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castroville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Middle is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 North Monterey County Middle?
71.1% of students at North Monterey County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Monterey County Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Monterey County Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Castroville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Monterey County Middle?
North Monterey County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 North Monterey County Middle rank among public schools in Castroville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Monterey County Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Castroville on the city page.
Is North Monterey County Middle a good school?
North Monterey County Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 North Monterey County Unified?
Besides North Monterey County Middle, North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students), Prunedale Elementary (644 students), and Castroville Elementary (600 students). See the North Monterey County Unified district page for the complete list.
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