- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bell, CA
Orchard Academies 2b
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Academies 2b, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271012825
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Academies 2b earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Academies 2b has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Academies 2b ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bell, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Orchard Academies 2b grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 062271012825 · Bell, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16.8:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Orchard Academies 2b grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orchard Academies 2b in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 352
Orchard Academies 2b
352 students
What this shows Orchard Academies 2b reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Academies 2b compares
Orchard Academies 2b 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Orchard Academies 2b is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Academies 2b Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Academies 2b's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Bell
2 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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Academies 2b
How many students attend Orchard Academies 2b?
Orchard Academies 2b has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bell, CA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Academies 2b?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Academies 2b is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Orchard Academies 2b?
91.5% of students at Orchard Academies 2b are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Academies 2b?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Academies 2b is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Bell, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Academies 2b?
Orchard Academies 2b has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Orchard Academies 2b rank among middle schools in Bell?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Academies 2b ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bell, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bell on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Orchard Academies 2b, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.