Enrollment
944
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasanton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasanton Middle
Pleasanton Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Pleasanton, California, enrolling 944 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the California average.
Enrollment of 944 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 557 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pleasanton's middle schools, it stands alongside Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students): Pleasanton Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 22.6:1).
Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students) and Foothill High (2,169 students) alongside Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton Middle compares
Pleasanton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,686
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasanton Unified, which includes Pleasanton Middle.
$14,686
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 4.7%
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 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
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~944 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pleasanton Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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