Enrollment
1,253
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaumont, CA
San Gorgonio Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Gorgonio Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060429011013
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Gorgonio Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Gorgonio Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Gorgonio Middle ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Beaumont, CA.
School address
District: Beaumont Unified · California
NCES ID 060429011013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Gorgonio Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Gorgonio Middle
San Gorgonio Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Beaumont, California, enrolling 1,253 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,253 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 533 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #376.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beaumont Unified spends $12,823 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beaumont's middle schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Middle (978 students): San Gorgonio Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 22.2:1).
Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students) and Summerwind Trails (1,107 students) alongside San Gorgonio 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 San Gorgonio Middle compares
San Gorgonio 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,253
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$12,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 16.6%
African American 7.8%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, San Gorgonio Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaumont Unified, which includes San Gorgonio Middle.
$12,823
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 63.7%
Federal 8.5%
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 San Gorgonio Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summerwind Trails | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starlight Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tournament Hills Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Gorgonio Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,460
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Beaumont
1 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 (~1,253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Gorgonio Middle
How many students attend San Gorgonio Middle?
San Gorgonio Middle has 1,253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaumont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Gorgonio Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Gorgonio Middle is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Gorgonio Middle?
53.8% of students at San Gorgonio Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Gorgonio Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Gorgonio Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Beaumont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Gorgonio Middle?
San Gorgonio Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Gorgonio Middle rank among public schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, San Gorgonio Middle ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
Is San Gorgonio Middle a good school?
San Gorgonio Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Beaumont Unified?
Besides San Gorgonio Middle, Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students), Summerwind Trails (1,107 students), and Mountain View Middle (978 students). See the Beaumont Unified district page for the complete list.
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