- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walnut, CA
South Pointe Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Pointe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064128009654
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pointe Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Walnut · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for California
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pointe Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Walnut, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 064128009654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
South Pointe Middle grew from 879 students in 2022-23 to 949 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 064128009654 · Walnut, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 27.2:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Diamond Bar High (2,563 students)
South Pointe Middle grew from 879 students in 2022-23 to 949 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Pointe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Diamond Bar Hi
Diamond Bar High
2,563 students
- Walnut High
Walnut High
2,148 students
- Chaparral Midd
Chaparral Middle
1,349 students
- Suzanne Middle
Suzanne Middle
1,190 students
- This school 979
South Pointe Middle
979 students
- Evergreen Elem 709
Evergreen Elementary
709 students
What this shows South Pointe Middle reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pointe Middle compares
South Pointe Middle is a growing 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
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
27.2:1
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
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 3.5%
White 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, South Pointe Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walnut Valley Unified reports $13,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pointe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suzanne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pointe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Walnut
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 (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pointe Middle
How many students attend South Pointe Middle?
South Pointe Middle has 979 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walnut, CA. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 949 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pointe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pointe Middle is 27.2:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pointe Middle?
23.7% of students at South Pointe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pointe Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Pointe Middle is Asian at 77.8% of enrollment, in Walnut, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pointe Middle?
South Pointe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pointe Middle rank among public schools in Walnut?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Walnut, 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 Walnut on the city page.
What other schools are in Walnut Valley Unified?
Besides South Pointe Middle, Walnut Valley Unified also operates Diamond Bar High (2,563 students), Walnut High (2,148 students), and Chaparral Middle (1,349 students). See the Walnut Valley Unified district page for the complete list.