- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gridley, CA
Sycamore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060005102013
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gridley · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gridley, CA.
School address
District: Gridley Unified · California
NCES ID 060005102013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sycamore Middle held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060005102013 · Gridley, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 19.2:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gridley High (670 students)
Sycamore Middle held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gridley High
Gridley High
670 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
544 students
- This school
Sycamore Middle
423 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
341 students
- Esperanza High 23
Esperanza High (Continuation)
23 students
What this shows Sycamore Middle reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Middle compares
Sycamore 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,292
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 32.9%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Sycamore Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gridley Unified reports $16,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Middle
How many students attend Sycamore Middle?
Sycamore Middle has 423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gridley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Middle is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Sycamore Middle?
64.2% of students at Sycamore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Gridley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Middle?
Sycamore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Sycamore Middle rank among public schools in Gridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gridley, 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 Gridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Gridley Unified?
Besides Sycamore Middle, Gridley Unified also operates Gridley High (670 students), Wilson Elementary (544 students), and Mckinley Elementary (341 students). See the Gridley Unified district page for the complete list.