- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Gatos, CA
Raymond J. Fisher Middle
Federal NCES profile for Raymond J. Fisher Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062283003495
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond J. Fisher Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Los Gatos · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond J. Fisher Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond J. Fisher Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Los Gatos, CA.
School address
District: Los Gatos Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062283003495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Raymond J. Fisher Middle held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062283003495 · Los Gatos, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 17.8:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Daves Avenue Elementary (549 students)
Raymond J. Fisher Middle held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Raymond J. Fisher Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Raymond J. Fisher Middle
1,015 students
- Daves Avenue E
Daves Avenue Elementary
549 students
- Blossom Hill E
Blossom Hill Elementary
530 students
- Louise Van Met
Louise Van Meter Elementary
507 students
- Lexington Elem 174
Lexington Elementary
174 students
What this shows Raymond J. Fisher Middle reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond J. Fisher Middle compares
Raymond J. Fisher 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,556
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Asian 31.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Raymond J. Fisher Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Gatos Union Elementary reports $20,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond J. Fisher Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daves Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blossom Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Van Meter Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond J. Fisher Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Los Gatos
2 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 (~1,015 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond J. Fisher Middle
How many students attend Raymond J. Fisher Middle?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Gatos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,012 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond J. Fisher Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond J. Fisher Middle is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Raymond J. Fisher Middle?
4.2% of students at Raymond J. Fisher Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond J. Fisher Middle?
The largest demographic group at Raymond J. Fisher Middle is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Los Gatos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond J. Fisher Middle?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Raymond J. Fisher Middle rank among middle schools in Los Gatos?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond J. Fisher Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Gatos Union Elementary?
Besides Raymond J. Fisher Middle, Los Gatos Union Elementary also operates Daves Avenue Elementary (549 students), Blossom Hill Elementary (530 students), and Louise Van Meter Elementary (507 students). See the Los Gatos Union Elementary district page for the complete list.