Enrollment
1,010
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roseville, CA
Silverado Middle
Federal NCES profile for Silverado Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061149008253
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverado Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverado Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverado Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Dry Creek Joint Elementary · California
NCES ID 061149008253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silverado Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silverado Middle
Silverado Middle is a large middle school in Roseville, California, enrolling 1,010 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.8% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the California average.
Enrollment of 1,010 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 787 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #562, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dry Creek Joint Elementary spends $11,615 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Roseville's middle schools, it stands alongside Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students): Silverado Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 26.9:1).
Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students) and Creekview Ranch (838 students) alongside Silverado 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 Silverado Middle compares
Silverado 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$11,615
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Silverado Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dry Creek Joint Elementary, which includes Silverado Middle.
$11,615
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 53.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Silverado Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Crossing Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Ranch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antelope Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Oak Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverado Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Roseville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Barbara Chilton Middle
Standard public school
1,289 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Robert C. Cooley Middle
Standard public school
1,149 students 31.9:1 students per teacher
Warren T. Eich Middle
Standard public school
939 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
George a. Buljan Middle
Standard public school
862 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson C. Riles Middle
Standard public school
682 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Olympus Junior High
Standard public school
439 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,010 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silverado Middle
How many students attend Silverado Middle?
Silverado Middle has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverado Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverado Middle is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverado Middle?
23.8% of students at Silverado Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverado Middle?
The largest demographic group at Silverado Middle is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverado Middle?
Silverado Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Silverado Middle rank among middle schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverado Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Roseville on the city page.
Is Silverado Middle a good school?
Silverado Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Besides Silverado Middle, Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students), Creekview Ranch (838 students), and Coyote Ridge Elementary (815 students). See the Dry Creek Joint Elementary district page for the complete list.
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