- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rancho Cucamonga Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Cucamonga Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061630001112
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Cucamonga Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Cucamonga Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Cucamonga Middle ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Cucamonga Elementary · California
NCES ID 061630001112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rancho Cucamonga Middle held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.6 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061630001112 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 17.5:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ontario Center (585 students)
Rancho Cucamonga Middle held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.6 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Cucamonga Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rancho Cucamonga Middle
770 students
- Ontario Center
Ontario Center
585 students
- Los Amigos Ele
Los Amigos Elementary
550 students
- Cucamonga Elem
Cucamonga Elementary
452 students
What this shows Rancho Cucamonga Middle reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Cucamonga Middle compares
Rancho Cucamonga 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$20,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
African American 18.1%
Asian 5.2%
White 4.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Rancho Cucamonga Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cucamonga Elementary reports $20,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Cucamonga Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Amigos Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cucamonga Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Cucamonga Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Rancho Cucamonga
1 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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Cucamonga Middle
How many students attend Rancho Cucamonga Middle?
Rancho Cucamonga Middle has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Cucamonga Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Cucamonga Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Rancho Cucamonga Middle?
60.2% of students at Rancho Cucamonga Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Cucamonga Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Cucamonga Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Cucamonga Middle?
Rancho Cucamonga Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Rancho Cucamonga Middle rank among public schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Cucamonga Middle ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cucamonga Elementary?
Besides Rancho Cucamonga Middle, Cucamonga Elementary also operates Ontario Center (585 students), Los Amigos Elementary (550 students), and Cucamonga Elementary (452 students). See the Cucamonga Elementary district page for the complete list.