- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Novato, CA
San Jose Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for San Jose Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062772012874
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jose Intermediate earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jose Intermediate has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose Intermediate ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772012874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
San Jose Intermediate held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 062772012874 · Novato, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 24.3:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
San Jose Intermediate held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Jose Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- San Marin High
San Marin High
1,250 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- This school
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- Hamilton Meado
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- Pleasant Valle 464
Pleasant Valley Elementary
464 students
What this shows San Jose Intermediate reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Jose Intermediate compares
San Jose Intermediate 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 28.1%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, San Jose Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Jose Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Jose Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Novato
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Jose Intermediate
How many students attend San Jose Intermediate?
San Jose Intermediate has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jose Intermediate is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Jose Intermediate?
40.0% of students at San Jose Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jose Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at San Jose Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jose Intermediate?
San Jose Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Jose Intermediate rank among public schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose Intermediate ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Novato, 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 Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides San Jose Intermediate, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and Sinaloa Middle (693 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.