Enrollment
409
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rohnert Park, CA
Technology Middle
Federal NCES profile for Technology Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060994013686
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Technology Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Rohnert Park · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Technology Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Technology Middle ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Rohnert Park, CA.
School address
District: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060994013686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
What stands out at Technology Middle
Technology Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Rohnert Park, California, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rohnert Park's middle schools, it stands alongside Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students): Technology Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 21.5:1).
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified also operates Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students) and Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students) alongside Technology Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Technology Middle compares
Technology Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
White 22.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Technology Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified, which includes Technology Middle.
$14,490
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Technology Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cotate High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E. Jones Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marguerite Hahn Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Technology Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Rohnert Park
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Technology Middle
How many students attend Technology Middle?
Technology Middle has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rohnert Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Technology Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Technology Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Technology Middle?
54.5% of students at Technology Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Technology Middle?
The largest demographic group at Technology Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Rohnert Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Technology Middle?
Technology Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Technology Middle rank among public schools in Rohnert Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Technology Middle ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park on the city page.
Is Technology Middle a good school?
Technology Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified?
Besides Technology Middle, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified also operates Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students), Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students), and Evergreen Elementary (630 students). See the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified district page for the complete list.
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