Enrollment
1,031
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parras (Nick G.) Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Parras (Nick G.) Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Redondo Beach, California, enrolling 1,031 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.6:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 33% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the California average.
Enrollment of 1,031 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #300.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Redondo Beach Unified spends $12,593 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Redondo Beach's middle schools, it stands alongside Adams Middle (1,165 students): Parras (Nick G.) Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.6:1 vs 27.1:1).
Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students) and Adams Middle (1,165 students) alongside Parras (Nick G.) 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 Parras (Nick G.) Middle compares
Parras (Nick G.) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redondo Beach Unified, which includes Parras (Nick G.) Middle.
$12,593
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~1,031 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parras (Nick G.) Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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