- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fresno, CA
Tenaya Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tenaya Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061455001771
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenaya Middle earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #19 of 19
- middle schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tenaya Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenaya Middle ranks #19 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Tenaya Middle grew from 816 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 061455001771 · Fresno, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 21.9:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Tenaya Middle grew from 816 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tenaya Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 876
Tenaya Middle
876 students
What this shows Tenaya Middle reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tenaya Middle compares
Tenaya 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 876 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 20.5%
African American 10.8%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Tenaya Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tenaya Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenaya Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Fresno
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Standard public school
1,167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Kastner Intermediate
Standard public school
1,155 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier Point Middle
Standard public school
947 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Kings Canyon Middle
Standard public school
862 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Scandinavian Middle
Standard public school
836 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tenaya Middle
How many students attend Tenaya Middle?
Tenaya Middle has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenaya Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenaya Middle is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tenaya Middle?
47.1% of students at Tenaya Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenaya Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tenaya Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenaya Middle?
Tenaya Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Tenaya Middle rank among middle schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenaya Middle ranks #19 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Tenaya Middle, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.