- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Ramon, CA
Pine Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pine Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063513005955
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Valley Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in San Ramon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for California
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Valley Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Valley Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in San Ramon, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Pine Valley Middle held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 063513005955 · San Ramon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 29.5:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
Pine Valley Middle held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pine Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- This school 973
Pine Valley Middle
973 students
What this shows Pine Valley Middle reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Valley Middle compares
Pine Valley 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,351
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.3%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Pine Valley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in San Ramon
3 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 (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Valley Middle
How many students attend Pine Valley Middle?
Pine Valley Middle has 973 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Ramon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Valley Middle is 29.5:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Valley Middle?
6.5% of students at Pine Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pine Valley Middle is Asian at 49.3% of enrollment, in San Ramon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Valley Middle?
Pine Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pine Valley Middle rank among middle schools in San Ramon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Valley Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in San Ramon, 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 San Ramon on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Pine Valley Middle, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.