Enrollment
673
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Napa, CA
Silverado Middle
Federal NCES profile for Silverado Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062664004032
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverado Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverado Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverado Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+20% 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 higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Napa, California, enrolling 673 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,886 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #230.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Napa's middle schools, it stands alongside Redwood Middle (868 students): Silverado Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 22.3:1).
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Napa High (1,642 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
36.3%
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
$13,207
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
White 19.0%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Silverado Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes Silverado Middle.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Napa
2 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 (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Silverado Middle
How many students attend Silverado Middle?
Silverado Middle has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Napa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverado Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverado 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 Silverado Middle?
66.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Napa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverado Middle?
Silverado Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverado Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
Is Silverado Middle a good school?
Silverado Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Silverado Middle, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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