- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walnut, CA
Suzanne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Suzanne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064128006840
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suzanne Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Walnut · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Suzanne Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suzanne Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Walnut, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 064128006840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Suzanne Middle held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 064128006840 · Walnut, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,190 enr · 27:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Diamond Bar High (2,563 students)
Suzanne Middle held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Suzanne 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
- This school
Suzanne Middle
1,190 students
- South Pointe M 979
South Pointe Middle
979 students
- Evergreen Elem 709
Evergreen Elementary
709 students
What this shows Suzanne Middle reports 1,190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suzanne Middle compares
Suzanne 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,190
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.4%
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 5.0%
White 4.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Suzanne Middle is more 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 Suzanne 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suzanne 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
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~1,190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suzanne Middle
How many students attend Suzanne Middle?
Suzanne Middle has 1,190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walnut, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,120 (2022-23) → 1,172 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suzanne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Suzanne Middle is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suzanne Middle?
23.5% of students at Suzanne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suzanne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Suzanne Middle is Asian at 65.5% of enrollment, in Walnut, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suzanne Middle?
Suzanne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Suzanne Middle rank among public schools in Walnut?
By Resource Investment Index, Suzanne Middle ranks #4 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 Suzanne 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.