Enrollment
1,371
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Dimas, CA
Ramona Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ramona Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060561000513
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramona Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in San Dimas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramona Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in San Dimas, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ramona Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ramona Middle
Ramona Middle is a large middle school in San Dimas, California, enrolling 1,371 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,371 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bonita Unified spends $13,112 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Dimas's middle schools, it stands alongside Lone Hill Middle (870 students): Ramona Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.9:1 vs 24.2:1).
Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students) and San Dimas High (1,235 students) alongside Ramona 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 Ramona Middle compares
Ramona 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,371 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,371
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,112
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
White 22.0%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Ramona Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonita Unified, which includes Ramona Middle.
$13,112
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 7.4%
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 Ramona Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Marion Roynon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arma J. Shull Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramona Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in San Dimas
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 (~1,371 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ramona Middle
How many students attend Ramona Middle?
Ramona Middle has 1,371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Dimas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramona Middle is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramona Middle?
32.7% of students at Ramona Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramona Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ramona Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in San Dimas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramona Middle?
Ramona Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ramona Middle rank among public schools in San Dimas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas on the city page.
Is Ramona Middle a good school?
Ramona Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Bonita Unified?
Besides Ramona Middle, Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students), San Dimas High (1,235 students), and Lone Hill Middle (870 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.
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