- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasanton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002009682
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasanton Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasanton Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasanton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002009682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Pleasanton Middle held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 060002009682 · Pleasanton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 19.7:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
Pleasanton Middle held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pleasanton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- This school 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- Donlon Element 700
Donlon Elementary
700 students
What this shows Pleasanton Middle reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasanton Middle compares
Pleasanton 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$16,170
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.0%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Pleasanton Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasanton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donlon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasanton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Pleasanton
2 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 (~944 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasanton Middle
How many students attend Pleasanton Middle?
Pleasanton Middle has 944 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pleasanton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton Middle is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Pleasanton Middle?
10.5% of students at Pleasanton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasanton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasanton Middle is Asian at 43.0% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasanton Middle?
Pleasanton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pleasanton Middle rank among middle schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasanton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Pleasanton Middle, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Foothill High (2,169 students), and Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.