Enrollment
559
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Jose Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Jose Intermediate
San Jose Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in Novato, California, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 559 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #131, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (28%) (diversity index 60/100).
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Novato's middle schools, it stands alongside Sinaloa Middle (693 students): San Jose Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 21.7:1).
Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students) and San Marin High (1,250 students) alongside San Jose Intermediate.
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 Jose Intermediate compares
San Jose Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Novato Unified, which includes San Jose Intermediate.
$14,065
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 43.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is San Jose Intermediate a good school?
San Jose Intermediate earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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