- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montclair, CA
Serrano Middle
Federal NCES profile for Serrano Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062847004411
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Serrano Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Serrano Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Serrano Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Montclair, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Serrano Middle shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 062847004411 · Montclair, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 17.3:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
Serrano Middle shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Serrano Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- This school
Serrano Middle
657 students
- Richard Haynes
Richard Haynes Elementary
641 students
What this shows Serrano Middle reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Serrano Middle compares
Serrano Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$21,832
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.3%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Serrano Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Serrano Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Haynes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Serrano Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Montclair
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Serrano Middle
How many students attend Serrano Middle?
Serrano Middle has 657 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montclair, CA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serrano Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Serrano Middle is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Serrano Middle?
73.5% of students at Serrano Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Serrano Middle?
The largest demographic group at Serrano Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Montclair, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Serrano Middle?
Serrano Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Serrano Middle rank among public schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Serrano Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Serrano Middle, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.