- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, CA
Ruth O. Harris Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ruth O. Harris Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060939002599
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth O. Harris Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth O. Harris Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth O. Harris Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Bloomington, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939002599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ruth O. Harris Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 060939002599 · Bloomington, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 18.1:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High (1,794 students)
Ruth O. Harris Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ruth O. Harris Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- Colton High
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- This school 562
Ruth O. Harris Middle
562 students
What this shows Ruth O. Harris Middle reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth O. Harris Middle compares
Ruth O. Harris 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$18,922
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
African American 5.2%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Ruth O. Harris Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth O. Harris Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth O. Harris Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomington
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth O. Harris Middle
How many students attend Ruth O. Harris Middle?
Ruth O. Harris Middle has 562 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, CA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth O. Harris Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth O. Harris Middle is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Ruth O. Harris Middle?
70.6% of students at Ruth O. Harris Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth O. Harris Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ruth O. Harris Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Bloomington, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth O. Harris Middle?
Ruth O. Harris Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ruth O. Harris Middle rank among public schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth O. Harris Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Ruth O. Harris Middle, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.