- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Price Charter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Price Charter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060714000654Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Price Charter Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #23 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Price Charter Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Price Charter Middle ranks #23 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Price Charter Middle grew from 870 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 060714000654 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
959 enr · 24.6:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bagby Elementary (529 students)
Price Charter Middle grew from 870 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Price Charter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Price Charter Middle
959 students
- Bagby Elementa
Bagby Elementary
529 students
- Steindorf Stea
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
491 students
- Fammatre Eleme
Fammatre Elementary
482 students
- Farnham Charte 372
Farnham Charter
372 students
- Sartorette Cha 278
Sartorette Charter
278 students
What this shows Price Charter Middle reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Price Charter Middle compares
Price Charter Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
$16,205
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
White 31.0%
Asian 21.8%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Price Charter Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cambrian reports $16,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Price Charter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagby Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fammatre Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farnham Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sartorette Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Price Charter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
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Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
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Castillero Middle
Standard public school
865 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~959 students)
Frequently asked questions about Price Charter Middle
How many students attend Price Charter Middle?
Price Charter Middle has 959 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Price Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Price Charter Middle is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Price Charter Middle?
17.2% of students at Price Charter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Price Charter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Price Charter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 31.5% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Price Charter Middle?
Price Charter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Price Charter Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Price Charter Middle ranks #23 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, 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 Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambrian?
Besides Price Charter Middle, Cambrian also operates Bagby Elementary (529 students), Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet (491 students), and Fammatre Elementary (482 students). See the Cambrian district page for the complete list.