- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Gate, CA
South Gate Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Gate Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003363
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gate Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 27
- public schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Gate Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gate Middle ranks #6 of 27 public schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
South Gate Middle shrank from 1,342 students in 2022-23 to 1,264 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 062271003363 · South Gate, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,192 enr · 18.6:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
South Gate Middle shrank from 1,342 students in 2022-23 to 1,264 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 64.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Gate Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
South Gate Middle
1,192 students
What this shows South Gate Middle reports 1,192 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Gate Middle compares
South Gate 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$22,606
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, South Gate Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Gate Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gate Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in South Gate
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 (~1,192 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Gate Middle
How many students attend South Gate Middle?
South Gate Middle has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,342 (2022-23) → 1,264 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gate Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gate Middle is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 South Gate Middle?
89.8% of students at South Gate Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gate Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Gate Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gate Middle?
South Gate Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Gate Middle rank among public schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gate Middle ranks #6 of 27 public schools in South Gate, 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 South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides South Gate Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.