- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
North Monterey County Middle held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062759004144 · Castroville, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 18.9:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: North Monterey County High (1,250 students)
North Monterey County Middle held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Monterey County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Monterey
North Monterey County High
1,250 students
- Prunedale Elem
Prunedale Elementary
644 students
- This school
North Monterey County Middle
624 students
- Castroville El
Castroville Elementary
600 students
- Elkhorn Elemen
Elkhorn Elementary
550 students
- Echo Valley El
Echo Valley Elementary
502 students
What this shows North Monterey County Middle reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Monterey County Middle compares
North Monterey County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for North Monterey County Unified reports $20,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~624 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.