Enrollment
953
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Mountain Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Mountain Middle
North Mountain Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in San Jacinto, California, enrolling 953 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 953 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 1,018 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #274.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 263 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 953 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Jacinto's middle schools, it stands alongside Monte Vista Middle (893 students): North Mountain Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 19:1).
San Jacinto Unified also operates San Jacinto High (2,388 students) and Monte Vista Middle (893 students) alongside North Mountain 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 Mountain Middle compares
North Mountain 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Jacinto Unified, which includes North Mountain Middle.
$17,270
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 67.0%
Federal 16.9%
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 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
- 2,388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~953 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Mountain Middle a good school?
North Mountain Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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