- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carson, CA
Stephen M. White Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stephen M. White 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 062271003460
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen M. White Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen M. White Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen M. White Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Stephen M. White Middle held near 1,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062271003460 · Carson, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,423 enr · 20.6:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Stephen M. White Middle held near 1,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stephen M. White 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
Stephen M. White Middle
1,423 students
What this shows Stephen M. White Middle reports 1,423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen M. White Middle compares
Stephen M. White 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,423 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,423
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
African American 14.6%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 3.2%
White 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Stephen M. White Middle is more 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 Stephen M. White Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen M. White 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 Carson
2 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 (~1,423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen M. White Middle
How many students attend Stephen M. White Middle?
Stephen M. White Middle has 1,423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,384 (2022-23) → 1,386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen M. White Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen M. White Middle is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Stephen M. White Middle?
71.4% of students at Stephen M. White Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen M. White Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stephen M. White Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Carson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen M. White Middle?
Stephen M. White 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 Stephen M. White Middle rank among middle schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen M. White Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Carson, 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 Carson on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Stephen M. White 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.