- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pacific Grove, CA
Pacific Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062937004531
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Grove Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Pacific Grove · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Grove Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Grove Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Pacific Grove, CA.
School address
District: Pacific Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 062937004531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Pacific Grove Middle grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062937004531 · Pacific Grove, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 17.6:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pacific Grove High (552 students)
Pacific Grove Middle grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove High
552 students
- This school
Pacific Grove Middle
439 students
- Robert Down El
Robert Down Elementary
422 students
- Forest Grove E
Forest Grove Elementary
324 students
- Community High 12
Community High (Continuation)
12 students
What this shows Pacific Grove Middle reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Grove Middle compares
Pacific 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,660
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Pacific Grove Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pacific Grove Unified reports $25,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Down Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Grove Middle
How many students attend Pacific Grove Middle?
Pacific Grove Middle has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pacific Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Grove Middle is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Pacific Grove Middle?
17.9% of students at Pacific Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Grove Middle is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Pacific Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Grove Middle?
Pacific Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pacific Grove Middle rank among public schools in Pacific Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Grove Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Pacific Grove, 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 Pacific Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacific Grove Unified?
Besides Pacific Grove Middle, Pacific Grove Unified also operates Pacific Grove High (552 students), Robert Down Elementary (422 students), and Forest Grove Elementary (324 students). See the Pacific Grove Unified district page for the complete list.