- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271002960
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062271002960 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,337 enr · 20.9:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
1,337 students
What this shows Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle reports 1,337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle compares
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,337
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
African American 14.8%
Asian 12.6%
White 10.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes
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 (~1,337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
How many students attend Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle has 1,337 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,285 (2022-23) → 1,295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
48.9% of students at Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle rank among middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By Resource Investment Index, Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.