Enrollment
439
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pacific Grove Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pacific Grove Middle
Pacific Grove Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Pacific Grove, California, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the California average.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,081 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #71, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pacific Grove Unified spends $23,215 per pupil, 41% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Pacific Grove Unified also operates Pacific Grove High (552 students) and Robert Down Elementary (422 students) alongside Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove Middle compares
Pacific Grove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pacific Grove Unified, which includes Pacific Grove Middle.
$23,215
Per student
+41%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.9%
State 18.1%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pacific Grove Middle a good school?
Pacific Grove Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. 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 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.
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