- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Novato, CA
Sinaloa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sinaloa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062772004198
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sinaloa Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sinaloa Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sinaloa Middle ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sinaloa Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062772004198 · Novato, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 21.7:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
Sinaloa Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sinaloa Middle 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
- This school
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- San Jose Inter
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- Hamilton Meado
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- Pleasant Valle 464
Pleasant Valley Elementary
464 students
What this shows Sinaloa Middle reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sinaloa Middle compares
Sinaloa Middle 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 5.8%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Sinaloa Middle 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 Sinaloa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sinaloa Middle'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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sinaloa Middle
How many students attend Sinaloa Middle?
Sinaloa Middle has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinaloa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinaloa Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sinaloa Middle?
23.4% of students at Sinaloa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sinaloa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sinaloa Middle is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sinaloa Middle?
Sinaloa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sinaloa Middle rank among public schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Sinaloa Middle ranks #5 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 Sinaloa Middle, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and San Jose Intermediate (559 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.