- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Angeles, CA
Palms Middle
Federal NCES profile for Palms Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003267
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palms Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #23 of 67
- middle schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palms Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palms Middle ranks #23 of 67 middle schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Palms Middle held near 1,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 062271003267 · Los Angeles, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 19.3:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Palms Middle held near 1,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palms Middle 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 1,081
Palms Middle
1,081 students
What this shows Palms Middle reports 1,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palms Middle compares
Palms Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 25.0%
White 13.6%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Palms Middle is more 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 Palms Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palms Middle'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 Los Angeles
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Paul Revere Charter Middle
Standard public school
1,715 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Alternative education program
1,547 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
John Burroughs Middle
Standard public school
1,302 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Griffith Middle
Alternative education program
1,070 students 17:1 students per teacher
Virgil Middle
Standard public school
975 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Middle
Standard public school
974 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palms Middle
How many students attend Palms Middle?
Palms Middle has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,244 (2022-23) → 1,195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palms Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Palms Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Palms Middle?
61.3% of students at Palms Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palms Middle?
The largest demographic group at Palms Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palms Middle?
Palms Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Palms Middle rank among middle schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Palms Middle ranks #23 of 67 middle schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Palms Middle, 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.