- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madera, CA
Ranchos Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ranchos Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060006810543
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranchos Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for California
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranchos Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranchos Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Golden Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060006810543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Ranchos Middle grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 060006810543 · Madera, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 30.1:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (748 students)
Ranchos Middle grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ranchos Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
748 students
- Stone Creek El
Stone Creek Elementary
672 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary
634 students
- This school
Ranchos Middle
452 students
- Sierra View El
Sierra View Elementary
365 students
- Freedom Home 53
Freedom Home
53 students
What this shows Ranchos Middle reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranchos Middle compares
Ranchos 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 | 30.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$13,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
White 35.2%
Asian 7.7%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Ranchos Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Golden Valley Unified reports $13,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranchos Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranchos Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Madera
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
948 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Standard public school
865 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Standard public school
838 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Standard public school
75 students 37.5:1 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranchos Middle
How many students attend Ranchos Middle?
Ranchos Middle has 452 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranchos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranchos Middle is 30.1:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ranchos Middle?
37.5% of students at Ranchos Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranchos Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ranchos Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Madera, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranchos Middle?
Ranchos Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ranchos Middle rank among middle schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranchos Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Madera, 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 Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Golden Valley Unified?
Besides Ranchos Middle, Golden Valley Unified also operates Liberty High (748 students), Stone Creek Elementary (672 students), and Webster Elementary (634 students). See the Golden Valley Unified district page for the complete list.