Enrollment
1,015
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond J. Fisher Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond J. Fisher Middle
Raymond J. Fisher Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Los Gatos, California, enrolling 1,015 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the California average.
Enrollment of 1,015 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Los Gatos's middle schools, it stands alongside Rolling Hills Middle (778 students): Raymond J. Fisher Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 19:1).
Los Gatos Union Elementary also operates Daves Avenue Elementary (549 students) and Blossom Hill Elementary (530 students) alongside Raymond J. Fisher 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 Raymond J. Fisher Middle compares
Raymond J. Fisher 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,193
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Gatos Union Elementary, which includes Raymond J. Fisher Middle.
$18,193
Per student
+10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.2%
State 10.2%
Federal 3.6%
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 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
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
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 (~1,015 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Raymond J. Fisher Middle a good school?
Raymond J. Fisher Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 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.
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