- Enrollment
- 2,388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jacinto, CA
North Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063444007603
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mountain Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 15
- public schools in San Jacinto · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Mountain Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Mountain Middle ranks #8 of 15 public schools in San Jacinto, CA.
School address
District: San Jacinto Unified · California
NCES ID 063444007603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
North Mountain Middle grew from 844 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 063444007603 · San Jacinto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 20.3:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: San Jacinto High (2,388 students)
North Mountain Middle grew from 844 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Jacinto Hi
San Jacinto High
2,388 students
- This school 953
North Mountain Middle
953 students
- Monte Vista Mi 893
Monte Vista Middle
893 students
- Estudillo Elem 831
Estudillo Elementary
831 students
- Park Hill Elem 824
Park Hill Elementary
824 students
- Megan Cope Ele 756
Megan Cope Elementary
756 students
What this shows North Mountain Middle reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Mountain Middle compares
North Mountain Middle is a growing 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$18,848
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
African American 9.2%
White 5.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, North Mountain Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Jacinto Unified reports $18,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estudillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Megan Cope Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in San Jacinto
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~953 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Mountain Middle
How many students attend North Mountain Middle?
North Mountain Middle has 953 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jacinto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mountain Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Mountain Middle?
81.0% of students at North Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Mountain Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in San Jacinto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mountain Middle?
North Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Mountain Middle rank among public schools in San Jacinto?
By Resource Investment Index, North Mountain Middle ranks #8 of 15 public schools in San Jacinto, 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 San Jacinto on the city page.
What other schools are in San Jacinto Unified?
Besides North Mountain Middle, San Jacinto Unified also operates San Jacinto High (2,388 students), Monte Vista Middle (893 students), and Estudillo Elementary (831 students). See the San Jacinto Unified district page for the complete list.