Enrollment
1,055
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Antioch, CA
Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060285000216
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Antioch, CA.
School address
District: Antioch Unified · California
NCES ID 060285000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Middle
Park Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Antioch, California, enrolling 1,055 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,055 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 860 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #341.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 217 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,055 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Antioch's middle schools, it stands alongside Dallas Ranch Middle (795 students): Park Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 25.6:1).
Antioch Unified also operates Deer Valley High (1,812 students) and Antioch High (1,776 students) alongside Park 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 Park Middle compares
Park 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,055
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 20.7%
White 10.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Park Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antioch Unified, which includes Park Middle.
$15,485
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 60.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antioch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas Ranch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dozier-Libbey Medical High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Antioch
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,055 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Middle
How many students attend Park Middle?
Park Middle has 1,055 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Antioch, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Middle is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Middle?
70.0% of students at Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Park Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Antioch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Middle?
Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Park Middle rank among middle schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Antioch, 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 Antioch on the city page.
Is Park Middle a good school?
Park Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Antioch Unified?
Besides Park Middle, Antioch Unified also operates Deer Valley High (1,812 students), Antioch High (1,776 students), and Dallas Ranch Middle (795 students). See the Antioch Unified district page for the complete list.
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