- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamul, CA
Oak Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove 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 061873002274
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jamul · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jamul, CA.
School address
District: Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061873002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Oak Grove Middle grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+17.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 061873002274 · Jamul, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 23.9:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jamul Elementary (386 students)
Oak Grove Middle grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+17.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Oak Grove Middle compares
Oak Grove 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$16,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
White 20.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Oak Grove Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary reports $16,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamul Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Middle
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has 215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jamul, CA. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Middle?
43.5% of students at Oak Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Jamul, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Grove Middle rank among public schools in Jamul?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jamul, 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 Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary?
Besides Oak Grove Middle, Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary also operates Jamul Elementary (386 students). See the Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary district page for the complete list.