- Enrollment
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redondo Beach, CA
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Federal NCES profile for Parras (Nick G.) Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060003204955
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parras (Nick G.) Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Redondo Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parras (Nick G.) Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parras (Nick G.) Middle ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Redondo Beach, CA.
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060003204955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Parras (Nick G.) Middle held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060003204955 · Redondo Beach, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,031 enr · 28.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Redondo Union High (2,921 students)
Parras (Nick G.) Middle held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Parras (Nick G.) Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redondo Union
Redondo Union High
2,921 students
- Adams Middle 1,165
Adams Middle
1,165 students
- This school 1,031
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
1,031 students
- Washington Ele 776
Washington Elementary
776 students
- Lincoln Elemen 626
Lincoln Elementary
626 students
- Jefferson Elem 555
Jefferson Elementary
555 students
What this shows Parras (Nick G.) Middle reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parras (Nick G.) Middle compares
Parras (Nick G.) 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 14.5%
Asian 14.2%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Parras (Nick G.) Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redondo Beach Unified reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parras (Nick G.) Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parras (Nick G.) Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Redondo Beach
1 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 (~1,031 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parras (Nick G.) Middle
How many students attend Parras (Nick G.) Middle?
Parras (Nick G.) Middle has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redondo Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,049 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parras (Nick G.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parras (Nick G.) Middle is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parras (Nick G.) Middle?
13.0% of students at Parras (Nick G.) Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parras (Nick G.) Middle?
The largest demographic group at Parras (Nick G.) Middle is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Redondo Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parras (Nick G.) Middle?
Parras (Nick G.) Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Parras (Nick G.) Middle rank among public schools in Redondo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Parras (Nick G.) Middle ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Redondo Beach, 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 Redondo Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Redondo Beach Unified?
Besides Parras (Nick G.) Middle, Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students), Adams Middle (1,165 students), and Washington Elementary (776 students). See the Redondo Beach Unified district page for the complete list.